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becomes

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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“If nobody contradicts him, he himself becomes his own dialectical force,” Obermann said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

None of this becomes an issue with Root in charge.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Once the intent to return is nullified, a home becomes a countable asset that can be used to pay for long-term care,” AgingCare says.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“When that happens writing becomes a euphoric experience.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s the opposite of Veterans Park—there’s no playground or grass, just woods and trails and a rocky beach along the lake that becomes cliffs the farther out you go.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz