become vs transmute

become and transmute both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
become	No	No	Yes	No
transmute	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, transmute is a hypernym of become; that is, transmute is a word with a broader meaning than become:

Other hypernyms of become include metamorphose, transform.

become (verb)	transmute (verb)
enter or assume a certain state or condition	change in outward structure or looks
come into existence	alter the nature of (elements)
undergo a change or development	change or alter in form, appearance, or nature
enhance the appearance of