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becomes

VERB

evolve into

Synonyms

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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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Researchers expect that number to climb as populations age and diabetes becomes more common.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

"The likely consequence for passengers is not that air travel suddenly becomes unavailable," he said.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

“Don Giovanni” somehow becomes about Mozart’s father issues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

His is about an ordinary person who escapes drudgery in a bookstore and becomes a famous fashion model in Paris.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Just like the Sands of Asase, the ground becomes quicksand.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer