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becomes

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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If they come to expect rising inflation, sometimes higher inflation becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

"We are advocating that we take another close look at this, asking how we can design it so that it becomes more flexible," he told journalists late Monday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

When Caligiuri walks into a room or onto a soccer field, it becomes a stage and he is the lone actor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

So Beijing is unlikely to welcome a scenario where Russia becomes the dominant influence in Pyongyang.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Dad’s brow furrows and the pounding of his fingers on the keyboard becomes downright violent.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman