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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Military options came off the table and Mr. Clinton embraced the deal, which became the 1994 Agreed Framework.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“When I became pre-med, it was so hard for me that I was just tunnel-visioned,” explains Small about why she said goodbye to music.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Helen and Lee decided to take Meg back to Wales but on the way, her symptoms became more serious and she was admitted to Southmead Hospital, in Bristol, where she died.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The island fortress entered American cultural lore after a 1962 escape by three inmates, which became an inspiration for the film "Escape from Alcatraz" starring Clint Eastwood.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The trouble was that the longer we stayed and the more comfortable we became, the more we did not want to leave.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo