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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The Chrysler 300C sedan of the 2000s became a mainstay in hip-hop videos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Other countries became eager customers of U.S. oil and gas thanks to a reputation for reliability built up before Trump’s second term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

When one of Chloe's closest friends became pregnant, she appreciated being told one-to-one, rather than finding out in a group setting or through another person.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

After moving to New York City in 1967, he became, in 1970, the first African American sculptor to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The weight of everyone’s attention dropped on me, the intense curiosity as they suddenly became aware of an invisible person in their midst.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows