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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As they increased certain adjustments within the material, superconductivity became weaker instead of stronger.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

The banter became raucous enough that a staffer had to step out into the hall and tell them to quiet down.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

His office’s investigation into a homelessness service provider, he said, became a catalyst for federal wire fraud charges in January amid allegations a man took $23 million in public funds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"Tennis became a race against time," said Nadal.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Karli and that elephant became the best of friends.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo