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become

[bih-kuhm] / bɪˈkʌm /
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 today’s job market, buyouts like what Microsoft is proposing might become more common, said Daniel Zhao, chief economist at Glassdoor.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

To become the party of economic growth again, we need to offer fresh ideas that keep America competitive as the global landscape evolves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Meta told employees the cuts are part of the company’s efforts to become more efficient and offset investments.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

"This company has become obsessed with AI," they told the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

"So did I. It was King Raven! He has disguised himself and become the wind. He wishes to cause us trouble."

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

Vocabulary lists containing become

"The Canonization," by John Donne

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