become

Meanings

• verb

  To gain a new status or role

  - "He became a doctor after years of studying."
  - "The water gradually becomes warmer as you go deeper."

• verb

  To be or become something in the future

  - "I will become a grandparent soon."
  - "The company is expected to become profitable next year."

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Pronunciation

1. /biˈkʌm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1227494"

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Synonyms

befit , suit , get , go , turn

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with become
come , mome , dome , home , grome

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Become (Spanish) : To become, to turn into
   

2. Become (Swedish) : To become, to turn into
   

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Variants

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became , became of , become , become of , becomes , becomes of , becoming , becoming of , destined to become a classic , be her own man , be his own man , be one's own man , be their own man , be/become one's own man , become her own man , become his own man , become one's own man , become their own man , become unstuck , become/come unstuck , come unstuck

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Forms

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am becoming, is becoming, are becoming, have become, had become

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'bicoman' from 'be' + 'come'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'become' appears approximately 1,500 times in books in Project Gutenberg.

2. In the Bible, the phrase 'becoming as a little child' appears in Matthew 18:3 and Mark 10:15.

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Related Concepts

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1. Change: The process of becoming different

2. Transformation: A complete change in form or character

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Culture

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In literature, 'become' is often used to describe character development and transformation. For example, in 'To Kill a Mockingbird', Scout 'becomes' more empathetic and understanding as she grows up.

How to Memorize "become"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the word 'become' written out in different contexts: 'I become a doctor', 'The water becomes warmer', etc.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'become' with the idea of transformation or change.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device using the first letter of each definition: 'B-big change, E-everything ends, C-can transform, O-only once, M-makes new, E-evolves'

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