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 White House report, whose authors aren’t listed as is customary, says that the “previously virtually unknown” position of chief diversity officer became the “fastest-growing C-suite executive position.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Unfortunately for the Gunners, they became the team to spend the most days top of the Premier League without winning it, some 248.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

On Sunday night, Karol G became the first Latina to headline Coachella.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Telecasts became crowded with inscrutable advanced metrics and probabilities.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

All of a sudden I became aware of shouting in the dispatch room where Mae and I sat.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse