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Definitions

become

[bih-kuhm] / bɪˈkʌm /
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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One potential drawback: Investments in different funds may become correlated as a result.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Were the bill to become law in its current form, the most impacted of the big semiconductor manufacturing equipment makers would be the industry giant, ASML.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Job stability has become the defining feature of today’s workforce,” they wrote.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

"But now, I have no constitutional right to elect a governor, and I cannot run for the position myself. Other Nigerians can become governor, but I never can."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In the end we would often become impatient with him, and just tell him it was ‘for a blue reason.’

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.