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 her late teens, Ms. Cox, who became one of the greatest open-water swimmers of all time, allowed researchers to study her body type.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

The Bowl became the first venue in the world to install both the K1 system in 2013 and, now, the L1 this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a major in the Open era when she beat defending champion Iga Swiatek on Saturday.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

To that end, Canada this year became the first non-European country to join Europe’s defense procurement pact.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

Then I saw her too, a huge shadow that moved and became an elephant, as it came towards me into the light from the window.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo