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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The woman then became hostile and resisted officers’ attempts to detain her as they escorted her back through the security checkpoint.

From Los Angeles Times

For decades, China lacked cultural cachet on the world stage, even as it became an economic superpower.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last year, the Scottish Parliament passed legislation which means the parole board must take into account a murderer's refusal to reveal what became of their victim's body.

From BBC

Karen Bentham was 14 when she became a resident of Skircoat Lodge children's home.

From BBC

Lord Mandelson became the British ambassador to the US in February 2025 but was sacked in September after Downing Street said new information about the depth of his relationship with Epstein had emerged.

From BBC