become
Use the verb “become” when a thing or person changes.
become / became / become / becoming
become
a. Use "become" when a person changes.
- I became a teacher after working for several years at a newspaper.
- Olivia wants to become an elementary school teacher because she has an interest in helping children learn.
- Matt is becoming a lawyer because he’s interested in justice and fairness.
- What kind of a person do you want to become one day?
- Have you already become the person that you imagine?
- You can become fluent in English if you practice every day.
- Tom became angry when he saw the damage to his car.
- Children in the United States legally become adults at the age of 18.
It’s very common to use “become” for people intent on entering professions.
- As she gets older, she’s becoming more sure of herself.
- As we age, we usually become wiser and more aware of the world around us.
b. Use "become" when situations change.
- The weather is becoming hotter.
- Some parts of the planet are becoming unlivable for human beings.
- Many people are becoming concerned about what’s happening.
- When it finally becomes clear to everyone that human beings are having a big impact on the planet, perhaps things will change.
- What will become of us if we don’t change our ways?
- Many areas of the planet will become uninhabitable due to climate change.
c. As an adjective, "becoming" means attractive.
- That outfit is quite becoming on her.
- The man’s rude comments were unbecoming of a gentleman. (unbecoming = not appropriate; not suitable for the occassion)
- The woman’s jewelry was very becoming.
- The young man’s politeness and respect towards everyone in the room was quite becoming.
- That hair style is quite becoming.
You should notice that the adverbs “quite” and “very” are often used with becoming.
