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BECOME

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Become.

How to pronounce become:

US

Become - as a verb

Enter or assume a certain state or condition

Example: "He became annoyed when he heard the bad news"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
getgo
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Undergo a change or development

Example: "The water turned into ice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turn
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
metamorphosetransformtransmute
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Come into existence

Example: "What becomes has duration"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Enhance the appearance of

Example: "Mourning becomes electra"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suit

Example Sentences

"I want to become a doctor when I grow up."
"The caterpillar will become a butterfly."
"She worked hard to become the CEO of the company."
"If we don't take action, this problem will become worse."
"He hopes to become famous through his acting career."
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Word Game Points

Is BECOME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, become is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BECOME has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is BECOME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, become is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BECOME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is BECOME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, become is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BECOME has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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