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to change or grow into something different, often as a result of a process or development
She became a doctor after completing her medical degree.
He became a successful businessman through hard work and determination.
to become something or someone, often used to describe a change in state or condition
It's becoming increasingly difficult to find a job.
The weather is becoming colder.
When using 'become' with adjectives, make sure to choose the correct form of the adjective. For example: 'She became happy' (not 'She became happily').
Make sure the subject and verb agree in number. For example: 'He becomes' (singular) vs. 'They become' (plural).
From Old French 'becomer', 'become', from 'be-' (prefix) + 'comer' (to come), ultimately from Latin 'venire' (to come).
The verb 'become' is often used to describe a change in state or condition, and can be used in a variety of contexts, including formal and informal writing and speech.