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become better

VERB
progress
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blossom boost develop grow mature
STRONG
ameliorate better gain increase truck upgrade
WEAK
make first rate shape up straighten up turn over new leaf
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decrease halt lessen stop
STRONG
lose worsen
WEAK
back up decline deteriorate retreat retrogress

Example Sentences

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When cathepsin activity is restored, liver cells become better equipped to process and eliminate harmful fats and waste.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

We worked hard to become better, faster and stronger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

The Church has long insisted that processes in relation to safeguarding have become better in recent years and will improve further as it looks to bring in independent safeguarding officers.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

“China has become better than Germany when it comes to manufacturing,” Brzeski says.

From Barron's • Dec. 5, 2025

The thought creeps into my mind like a slithering creature—Maybe we would have become better people.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth