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

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Become a camp counselor: That’s what I’ve chosen to do with my summer away from school.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Become one of the few who max out their retirement savings each year.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 29, 2025

CEO of children's charity Become, Katharine Sacks-Jones, said distant placements could be "disruptive" and "traumatising".

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2024

The title of your new book is “What We’ve Become: Living and Dying in a Country of Arms.”

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2024

“Live well, Percy Jackson. Become a true hero. Because if you do not, if you ever come into my clutches again . . .” She cackled, savoring the idea.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

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"The Canonization," by John Donne

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"The Canonization," by John Donne