Became

//bɪˈkeɪm// verb, slang

verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past of become form-of, past
  2. 2
    past participle of become colloquial, form-of, nonstandard, participle, past

    "[…]and had the outlawry been confirmed, he muſt not only have remained ſo, but all his eſtate and effects (if any there were) would have became forfeited to the crown."

Synonyms

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befitgetgosuitturnlower

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"With so many people around he naturally became a bit nervous."

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