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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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Taylor Swift on Thursday became the youngest woman ever inducted into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame, another milestone in the 36-year-old US pop star's record-breaking career.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Kamil Josef Klonek of Lordswood Road, Southampton, became the first of the 21 defendants facing charges following the protest to plead not guilty.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Development first took hold closer to Center City, where demand was strongest, then moved outward in the 2010s into adjacent rowhouse neighborhoods, including Fishtown, as property values rose and more infill projects became financially viable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The letter from the City Council became public in April after Freeman got into a Facebook dispute with local resident and frequent City Council commenter Jason Hunter over a proposed sales tax increase.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

And lo and behold, when Maggie was born, Sharon the Star became a doting, if somewhat flighty, grandmother.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith