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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“The Boys,” through no fault of its own, became an example of TV history repeating.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

The researchers then analyzed blood and urine samples to see how much of the flavanols became available in the body.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

In a televised trial beamed worldwide, she became the pivot between the judge, celebrity lawyers, scores of reporters including from The Wall Street Journal, television stars like Nancy Grace and local jurors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

It's where he built his life, met his former partner, and became a father to two children, an eight-year-old son and a 10-year-old daughter.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“That Belgian boy and girl at the bench next to mine? This noon they became engaged!”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom