How to Use "Become" with Example Sentences

become (v): to begin or start

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Used with nouns:

"He became an alcoholic at an early age."
(alcoholic, addict)

"His problems have become a burden to his family."
(burden, embarrassment)

"They became friends in college."
(friends, acquaintances, lovers)

"She became a fan after watching her first baseball game."
(fan, follower)

"Going home for the holidays has become a tradition."
(tradition)

"Having a baby is becoming a reality."
(reality)

"He is becoming the focus of the investigation."
(focus)

Used with adjectives:

"He is becoming great at golf."
(great, good, excellent)

"She became sad after she heard the news."
(sad, mad, angry, depressed, unhappy)

"She became lonely after her husband passed away."
(lonely, anti-social)

"The kids became excited about their trip to Disneyland."
(excited)