became

[bih-keym] / bɪˈkeɪm /

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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In 1998, Orbán led Fidesz to election victory, and at 35 became Europe's youngest prime minister, taking Hungary into Nato in 1999.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

But after she and her husband split up in 2022, the gig became a full-time job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Then Moore became coach, and Yohannes finally put in months of training to build a foundation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

BDCs became a primary way for investors to gain exposure to private-company growth and offered dividend yields above 5% using interest from the loans.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

When the American ships became icebound, the brave crew managed to survive nine months at –40°F. They found three British graves, but not Sir Franklin’s.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock