Definitions

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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At 16, Coles became the youngest man to play first-class cricket for Sussex.

From BBC

Its brightness first dipped briefly and then became extremely chaotic.

From Science Daily

When Mamdani criticized the Islamophobia driving the rally, that criticism itself became the outrage.

From Salon

Jo Malone's fragrance business was founded in the early 1990s, and became popular for unique fragrances using British nature and blossoms as inspiration for its ingredients.

From BBC

"When I became prime minister, I was really determined to reset the relationship between the UK and Ireland," he said.

From BBC