"became" in the verb sense
1. become, go, get
enter or assume a certain state or condition
"He became annoyed when he heard the bad news"
"It must be getting more serious"
"her face went red with anger"
"She went into ecstasy"
"Get going!"
2. become, turn
undergo a change or development
"The water turned into ice"
"Her former friend became her worst enemy"
"He turned traitor"
3. become
come into existence
"What becomes has duration"
4. become, suit
enhance the appearance of
"Mourning becomes Electra"
"This behavior doesn't suit you!"
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