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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Tubi generated over $1.1 billion in fiscal 2025 revenue, became profitable in Q1 fiscal 2026, and uses AI for internal productivity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“For Coachella, we became more intentional with everything — the music, the arrangements, we’re involved,” Jhoanna said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

It became the first vehicle to reach the moon’s far side, becoming the longest-lived rover on the lunar surface.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

I’m not aware of examples where the OLC became more and more restrictive of presidential power over time.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

The trouble was that the longer we stayed and the more comfortable we became, the more we did not want to leave.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo