Showing Results for "becomes"

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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“Raising rates to dampen inflation could further slow the economy. Easing rates to support growth increases the risk that higher inflation becomes persistent. For now, holding the policy rate unchanged balances those risks.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

None of this becomes an issue with Root in charge.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

From there, “You Must be Here for the Reading” becomes a show heavy on audience participation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

When this becomes a crisis is anyone’s guess.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

‘Who knows? People were frightened, and when people are frightened, rumor becomes truth.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver