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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Cascio, who met Jackson when he was 5 years old and later became his personal assistant, told Amen, “Michael would never do this with a child.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The astronomical price of tickets only became clear when fans were asked to pay.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

BofA Securities became the latest cheerleader on Thursday, as the firm upgraded shares to Buy from Neutral with a $450 price target, up from $420.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“It sort of served as the bar code for what became my entire artistic project,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver