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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In 1983, Yunus founded Grameen Bank to provide such loans, and soon became the face of a global movement to bring banking to the poor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Jeremy Hansen became the first Canadian to carry out such a mission, while Reid Wiseman was the commander.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The correction before that became official on March 6, 2025, or a little more than two weeks after its Feb. 19 record close.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The 90-year-old Norman, who began working at Disney in the 1950s, became the studio’s first Black animator, contributing to films including “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Jungle Book” and “Robin Hood.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He tried it, and the stench became bearable, although it still caught at his eyes and throat.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver