Become
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To grow to be or come to be something; to undergo change or development.
“He wants to become a teacher.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/bə'kʌm, bɪˈkʌm/
Syllables
be·come
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Starts with BE- pattern, contains two E's.
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; useful for connecting words with C or M.
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