Cat becomes family member.

Meaning: The cat is now considered to be a part of the firefighter's family.

Choice of Words: A cat is a small, furry animal that is often kept as a pet. A family is a group of people who are related to each other. A member is a person who belongs to a group or organization.

Alternative Expressions

The cat becomes a member of the family.

Meaning: This means that the cat is now part of the family and will be treated like any other member of the family.

Choice of Words: The cat is the subject of the sentence and it is a specific cat that is being referred to. Becomes is a verb that means to change or to take on a new state or condition. A member means someone who is part of a group, and the family refers to a group of people who are related to each other. When you put them together, the sentence means that the cat is now part of the family.

The cat has become a member of the family.

Meaning: This means the same thing as the previous sentence, but it doesn't specify when the cat became a member of the family.

Choice of Words: The cat is still the subject of the sentence, but has become is a verb phrase that indicates that the change has already happened. A member and the family have the same meaning as in the previous sentence. When you put them together, the sentence means that the cat is now a member of the family, but it doesn't specify when the change happened.

The cat is now a member of the family.

Meaning: This means that the cat is in the process of becoming a member of the family and will be treated like any other member of the family.

Choice of Words: The cat is still the subject of the sentence, but is now is a verb phrase that indicates that the change is happening right now. A member and the family have the same meaning as in the previous sentences. When you put them together, the sentence means that the cat is becoming a member of the family right now.

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