Definitions

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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There have even been calls for what many people are calling the "cultural exchange" to become a regular occurrence and many Americans have pledged to visit Scotland in the near future.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Even then, Vegas was starting to become out of reach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The frequency of space launches necessary to send all the equipment to orbit may also become a concern for some communities.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

They will also become a majority of the company’s total revenue.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

She had us studying those maps like we were Lewis looking for Clark – her and Little Britches, who was become as regular in her attendance as J.W.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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"The Canonization," by John Donne

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"The Canonization," by John Donne