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=== Pronunciation ===
* {{IPA|/bə'kʌm, bɪˈkʌm/}}
* {{SAMPA|/b@"kVm, bI"kVm/}}
* {{audio|en-us-become.ogg|Audio (US)}}

== Verb ==
{{verb2|become|becomes|became|become|becoming}}
[[File:Melting icecubes.gif|thumb|ice '''becoming''' water]]
# {{intransitive}} If <math>x</math> '''becomes''' <math>y</math>, it [[change]]s into <math>y</math> or changes to be more <math>y</math>.
#: ''The boy has '''become''' a man.''
#: ''After she explained the ideas, they '''became''' clear.''
# {{transitive}}; {{context|never progressive}}; {{formal}} If something '''becomes''' someone, it [[suit]]s them or [[look]]s good on them.
#: ''Nice hat! It really '''becomes''' you.''
# {{past participle of|become}}

=== Related words ===
* [[becoming]]
* [[come]]