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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"So we had a really honest conversation, and from that point on Emily became a real support for me."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Previously, research focused on "higher-ranking people who became politicians, judges or doctors later on", he told the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

First of all, Nvidia’s general outperformance had become so extreme that investors became willing to take winnings by selling the stock in some recent periods.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Now, his narrow majority—174 out of 343 lawmakers—will give Carney crucial flexibility in pursuing his policy agenda, which is focused on rebuilding an economy that became too complacent in relying on trade with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Next day when the white pall still lay over the camp, my loneliness for Betsie became too much to bear.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom