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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Single cell profiling also allowed them to track which genes were active, which regions of DNA became accessible, and how those changes evolved.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

In reality 13 storms developed - at the lower end of the forecast range - and only five of these became hurricanes.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

He became a model for the kings of Wessex in particular.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

He became interim head coach the following September after Les Miles was fired and got the full-time job at the end of the season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Sometimes the road became so jammed we could scarcely move at all.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo