become · v
become of sb/sth
C2 to happen to someone or something
Dictionary examples:
What became of your friend Harry? (22.6)
I don't know what will become of the farm after we sell it. (33.0)
become available/rich/a writer, etc.
A2 to start to be something
Dictionary examples:
After eating spinach, I became strong like Popeye! (0.0)
After drinking coffee, I became a talking machine! (0.0)
She ate so many carrots, she became orange like a pumpkin! (0.0)
They became great friends. (22.7)
That's when I decided to become a teacher. (37.1)