What is the difference between 'to be' and ' to become'? [duplicate]

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I want to know the difference between 'to be' and 'to become'.

There are two sentences below

I think the two sentences are same. If not, what is the difference in meaning? What do you think of this?

Possible duplicate of the question Difference between be and become — Lucian Sava, Commented May 31, 2017 at 7:37
As Peter mentioned in his answer 'be' is just the state of sth\sb but 'become' describes a transition, a change. Expressing your wish in both ways is correct, but remember to be a president, first you need to become one. — Yuri, Commented May 31, 2017 at 11:12

Peter · Accepted Answer · 2017-05-31 06:53:29Z

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Usually using

I want to become president.

implies there are steps or a process one must go through.

Saying

I want to be president.

only emphasizes the end point or goal.

Either way the result, if successful, is that you are president.

answered May 31, 2017 at 6:53

Peter

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