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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Researchers first noticed signs of GLP-1 resistance nearly a decade ago, before GLP-1 drugs became widely used for weight loss.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

The two became fast friends, and O’Connor gave him her personal pocket constitution.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Dhillon ran for statewide office as a Republican and lost badly, and later became the chair of the San Francisco Republican Party.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Her voice had an infectious quality that kept fans on their feet, dancing and singing along, ensuring that her music became the soundtrack to generations.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The rocks became bigger, the trees smaller; then the trees were left behind entirely as they streamed out onto a stone flatness like nothing he’d ever known.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver