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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He landed a job at Cravath, one of the country’s most prestigious firms, and became a partner there in 1998.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

It became one of the most cherished friendships of my life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Then Moore became coach, and Yohannes finally put in months of training to build a foundation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Ellie Scotney became Britain's youngest undisputed champion in the four-belt era after beating Mayelli Flores by unanimous decision at the Olympia in London.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Mutti could see this, I think, and became all the more maternal and attentive towards me, which only made things worse, of course.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo