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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She moved to Pasadena and became involved in community work and charities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

After the meeting, Macron said he was "very happy" to meet the pontiff, who became head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics last May.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The Thames waterfront, Mr. Keefe writes, became a “sanitized playground for tourists and young professionals.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Dolce & Gabbana was founded in Milan and became quickly known because of its popularity with major celebrities.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

I was forty years old and living in poverty when I first became involved with sled dogs.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen