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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Beckham’s arrival in Los Angeles soon became a B.C./A.D. moment for the league—and soccer in this country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Susan Bianco, 87, of Lancaster, first realized her hearing was changing when conversations became more difficult.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The 90-year-old Norman, who began working at Disney in the 1950s, became the studio’s first Black animator, contributing to films including “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Jungle Book” and “Robin Hood.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In December, Australia became the first country in the world to require TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat and other top sites to remove accounts held by under-16s or face heavy fines.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Torak became aware of rock beneath his knees; the stone tooth throbbing inside his jerkin.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver