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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His most famous moment came in 1997, when he became the runner-up to Kobe Bryant in the slam dunk contest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

Following their move to Russia, Leo's family became one of the most visible examples of Western migration.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

The Greenspan Fed never issued the extensive and long-term forward guidance that later became so prevalent at the central bank.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

He said he wants to help readers gain a deeper understanding of how the U.S. became the economic force it is today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

When we arrived in Souilly, the bumps of a dirt road became bumps of a cobblestone road.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse