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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In 2023, a male zebra became a global sensation after escaping from a zoo in Seoul and was seen roaming through the streets.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Allan later became a campaigner on environmental issues and, earlier this year, urged the Scottish government to back an "ecocide" bill designed to penalise companies that caused severe or widespread damage to the natural environment.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Yet even as he became a fixture on tour, he understood the need to keep up with the modern game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

But as it became more clear that a recession wouldn’t materialize, stocks embarked on a roaring bull market that has continued through Wednesday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

“We saved the Academy, but more importantly, we saved a lot of lives tonight. And”—he shrugged again—“that’s what we became Glitchers for—to protect the future. So it’s okay if they arrest us. It’s worth it.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin