become

verbA1US /bɪˈkʌm/

begin to be; turn into (often with permanent states).copulative
To come about; happen; come into being; arise.intransitive
To be appropriate for.transitive
Of an adornment, piece of clothing etc.: to look attractive on (someone).transitive
To get, receive.

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

A small forest fire can easily spread and quickly become a great conflagration.