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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A 42-year-old millennial who became famous on “The Hills” and owns a business selling “healing” crystals, Pratt had no political experience when he entered the mayoral race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In February, shortly before the Ambani investment became public, the company sought an extension on its permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

In a 2023 interview with Steve Bannon, Trump became so enraptured talking about the musical that he wouldn’t stop, even as Bannon tried to get him to focus on crime in New York City.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

More than 30 years ago, her first book, “On Gold Mountain: The One-Hundred-Year Odyssey of My Chinese-American Family,” debuted with a splash and became a national bestseller.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

I was forty years old and living in poverty when I first became involved with sled dogs.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen