Definitions for became

became be·came

Spelling: [bih-keym]
IPA: /bɪˈkeɪm/

Became is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 68 anagrams from letters in became (abceem).

Definitions for became

verb

  1. simple past tense of become.

Idioms

  1. become of, to happen to; be the fate of:

verb (used with object)

  1. to be attractive on; befit in appearance; look well on:
  2. to be suitable or necessary to the dignity, situation, or responsibility of:

verb (used without object)

  1. to come, change, or grow to be (as specified):
  2. to come into being.

Origin of became

before 900; Middle English becumen, Old English becuman to come about, happen; cognate with Dutch bekomen, German bekommen, Gothic biqiman. See be-, Examples for became

Finally his limbs straightened, and became perfectly rigid and motionless.

He repulsed the advances of neighbors, and became what Robert called him—a miser.

He became conscious of sympathising generously with all men not thus equipped.

I always wanted my life to be that way, and it became that way.

When it became too crowded, they moved her into an open casket on the street.

Percval quickly helped him into a chair, where he became limp.

This week, Florida became the 36th state to allow same-sex marriage.

Not that in his presence she became vain or petty or jealous; that would have been impossible.

What had been the greatest asset of the paperback revolution,” observes Rabinowitz, “became its greatest danger.

They became so brown and shriveled that they looked like walking beef jerky with New York accents.

Word Value for became
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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