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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Long before Mars became the cold, dry world we see today, rain once fell across its surface.

From Science Daily

During the war, Sweden was the first Western nation to recognize North Vietnam in 1969 and became a vocal ally, with a significant portion of Swedish citizens demonstrating for what they saw as Vietnamese liberation.

From Salon

Over time, she earned her badges, travelled the country alongside him delivering talks about the club, and became Pedro's head boxing coach.

From BBC

Chau and his tight-knit group of traders became known for a signature strategy that, experts said, made their positions stand out in the market.

From MarketWatch

“We know that we lost ground with Latino voters,” he said in those searching days before he became party chairman.

From Los Angeles Times