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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Merseyside Police added the suspect was believed to have attended the hospital to request an appointment but became "increasingly agitated" when this was declined and he was asked to leave.

From BBC

Gelsenkirchen Police said they became aware of the crime after a fire alarm was set off in the early hours of Monday morning.

From BBC

“Nobody became the Eagles, sure, but the spirit was the same,” Brothers said.

From Los Angeles Times

Following their conversation, audience members participated in a lively game of Jane Austen trivia, during which it became clear that all in the room had done their homework.

From Los Angeles Times

“I don’t think any individual moment or issue or day for me ever became a tipping point, but I will say cumulative impacts, or effects, is real.”

From Los Angeles Times