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 challenge became even more difficult when matching and mismatched color words appeared together in the same list.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

When Lois Neville and Ellen Boudreau-Den Herder became co-executive directors of the Hollywood Fringe Festival in early 2020, their first job, Neville likes to joke, was to cancel it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Steven Ruby, an attorney for the Justice companies, said they became aware of the criminal investigation earlier this year.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Located on the ground floor of the building, the Radio Bar where Tuchel worked became a hotspot for Germany's burgeoning hip-hop scene.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I admire that he got a PhD and became a professor, and now he’s a leading expert on literature from the Midwest.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison