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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As life gradually expanded from deeper waters into shallower marine environments, conditions became much more challenging.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

But Maguire, now 43, became sad and irritable, and didn’t want to be around his newborn.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Steven Ruby, an attorney for the Justice companies, said they became aware of the criminal investigation earlier this year.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

However, after he became an MSP last month, the seat was up for grabs.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Edda, I wanted to say that I’m sorry if things became uncomfortable this morning.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse