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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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After a childhood of privation, Zhang Xin educated herself abroad and rode China’s real-estate boom to become a billionaire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Some memory effects only appear when analyzing the evolution of quantum states, while others become visible only when focusing on observables.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Those dense, umami-packed centers become the backbone of the dressing.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Liverpool's title defence this term has flatlined, despite a staggering spending spree of £450m last summer, while many fans have become disenchanted with Slot's decisions and style of football.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“I’ve taught you both for years now, and if each of you would relax a little, you might just become friends.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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