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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Allen, a stand-up comic himself before he became a program producer and the owner of a TV station group and the Weather Channel, said he still writes some of the jokes for his programs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Born in the Uzbek capital, he learned with his grandfather as his coach and soon became one of the fastest risers in chess history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The Nigel and Willy Twiston-Davies-trained Beauport will carry the colours of Bryan and Philippa Burrough, whose Corbiere won in 1983 as Jenny Pitman became the first female trainer to triumph.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Whenever she asked her dad for details, she says, he became angry and refused to speak.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

After six or seven blocks, the high-rise buildings became less imposing, less ornamental.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu