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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Army, he became a reporter covering Reagan’s first years as governor of California for the San Jose Mercury News.

From Los Angeles Times

The most significant changes in the various iterations of the after-action report involved the LAFD’s deployment decisions before the fire, as the wind warnings became increasingly dire.

From Los Angeles Times

In July, 3I/ATLAS became the third officially confirmed interstellar object known to enter our solar system.

From Science Daily

Eventually, the tension between wanting to cook and not wanting to look at dirty dishes became unbearable.

From Salon

The Prince of Wales expressed a "deep sense of honour and respect" as he became patron of the SAS's charity.

From BBC