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i have become vs I have became

The correct phrase to use is 'I have become.' 'Became' is the simple past form of 'become,' while 'have become' is the present perfect form. 'I have become' is the correct choice to refer to an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present.
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i have become

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'I have become' when you want to express an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present. It is the present perfect form of the verb 'become.'

Examples:

  • I have become more confident over the years.
  • She has become a successful entrepreneur since she started her business.
  • Aug 7, 2023 ... Why did Oppenheimer say "I am become" instead of "I have become"? is it grammatically correct? Why does English work this way? Upvote 31
  • Sep 28, 2018 ... I don't have enough information to answer this question. In some contexts I would say I became. In other contexts I would say I have become.
  • Jun 5, 2023 ... He could have just as easily translated the verse using more modern language, (I have become death), but he made a deliberate choice to use ...
  • If you thought the Government Alpha CD on Ground Fault was harsh, just wait til you hear "I Have Become the Disease that Made Me". Fans of harsh noise will not ...
  • Mar 1, 2021 ... Real. Animal I have become is one of my least favorite songs on that record. Love that album that song isn't very good tho.
  • Dec 29, 2021 ... 418K likes, 6841 comments - joerogan on December 29, 2021: "I have become obsessed with cooking meat over fire. I get prepared for it.
  • "Animal I Have Become" is a song by Canadian rock band Three Days Grace. It was released on April 10, 2006, as the first single from their second studio ...
  • I Have Become A Crazy Dog Person. By Drew Magary. 10:49 AM EDT on April 18, 2024. Share on Bluesky · Share on X (formerly Twitter) · Share on Reddit · Share ...
  • Jun 19, 2024 ... Over the last year I have become obsessed with a group called @squadharmonix which is one of LA's best young acappella groups led by...
  • "I have become tenacious in pursuit of my dreams, most of which I didn't even know I had until coming here." Jasmine Edison '15. Major: Music Hometown ...

Alternatives:

  • I became
  • I will become
  • I had become
  • I am becoming
  • I will have become

I have became

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Became' is the simple past form of 'become,' and it should not be used with 'have.'

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  • ... I have became family with her and her family (all of us - from Hylyte and Mike to Doobie, Roger, and Moose) we have all kept in touch and we see Taylor ...
  • Jul 15, 2024 ... I think I have became a gear snob. General Discussion. Im convincing myself to spend a extra $1000 for the AVII strat instead of the Vintera ...
  • May 21, 2016 ... Open in App. Sign In. I have became so paranoid over the past year what's should I do to over come this paranoia? All related (77). Recommended.
  • Jun 23, 2024 ... 70 hours on console and I have became a fairly decent player,but. Question. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted ...
  • Aug 19, 2024 ... 6 likes, 0 comments - comedianlcfunny on August 19, 2024: "I have became a Church Motha I cant wear high high heels no mo".
  • Apr 12, 2016 ... I am a 22 years old man and I have became very grumpy over past 3 or 4 years. What's wrong with me & what can I do? All related (35).
  • Dec 14, 2014 ... I have become OR I have became??? Why does is used the Present form in the Present Perfect sometimes? Present Perfect - They have run ...
  • Re: After I fingered I have became way wetter, is this normal? ... Hi merp, So, fingering, or sex for that matter, cannot change the shape or size of the vaginal ...

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