became

[bih-keym] / bɪˈkeɪm /

VERB

evolve into

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come develop into grow into turn into

STRONG

convert incline mature metamorphose shift wax

WEAK

alter to assume form of be converted to be reduced to be reformed be remodeled be transformed into change into come to be emerge as eventually be pass into ripen into turn out

Antonyms

STRONG

remain stagnate

VERB

enhance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

belong to

STRONG

accord adorn agree augment display embellish enrich fit flatter garnish grace harmonize heighten match ornament suit

WEAK

be appropriate go together go with make handsome set off

Antonyms

STRONG

decrease disagree hurt leave plain mar oppose refuse uglify withhold

Example Sentences

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Somehow, without the pressure of being everything to each other, we became better.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

As it became clear that he offered nothing new about ending the war or reopening the Strait of Hormuz, stock futures slid on Wednesday evening.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The founders’ format for the show resonated with listeners and within a year became highly lucrative.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The look became big business at Macy’s, J.C.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“But that seems to be the theme of our lives ever since we became partners.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin