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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"First of all, it's amazing that she thinks our programme is the best way to become a better football player and that this is the right place to win titles," said Jeglertz.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

France is positioned to become a leading AI infrastructure hub in Europe due to its industrial capability and talent base.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

With the implementation of the ABS system this season, it would appear pitch framing would become a less critical skill.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Trump, who will turn 80 in about two weeks, is the oldest person to become president.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

I cannot separate out what happened to the boys that night from what has become of me.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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"The Canonization," by John Donne

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"The Canonization," by John Donne