became

[bih-keym] / bɪˈkeɪm /

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evolve into v.
enhance v.

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

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became

The distinction between the actress and her character became blurred, however.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

Arday, who became Cambridge's youngest ever black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday aged 41, following multiple plagiarism accusations.

From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026

Founded in 1978, CD&R became known for focusing on operational turnarounds instead of complex financial engineering, building such a lender-friendly reputation that creditors have demanded little protection in their dealings with the firm.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

As the Saguaro was moved to greater simulated distances, the surrounding galaxy became too faint to see.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026

“Edda, I wanted to say that I’m sorry if things became uncomfortable this morning.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse