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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Mice with caspase-8 remained healthy, while those without it became severely ill and died.

From Science Daily

"Surprisingly, the animals became more goal-directed and continued to adjust their behavior based on outcomes, even in situations where habits would normally take over," said Dr. Bradfield.

From Science Daily

They also became the first to incorporate microglia -- immune cells found in the central nervous system -- to better replicate the inflammatory response that follows spinal cord injury.

From Science Daily

"It boosted my self-confidence, my health, and I became more willing to learn new things, to take on new challenges."

From Barron's

For those who missed it, OpenClaw was launched in November but became a viral success earlier this year as users began to show off what it could do on social media.

From Barron's