Become known is a phrase that describes the process of gaining recognition or fame. The term can be broken down into four crossword solutions: TRANSPIRE (9 letters), EMERGE (6 letters), ARISE (5 letters), and leakout (7 letters). TRANSPIRE means to become known gradually over time, while EMERGE means to come out or become visible. ARISE means to come into existence, and leakout means to become known through an unintentional release of information.