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becomes

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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Bosses say the South Harbour has yet to reach its full potential, and hope that whoever becomes Aberdeen South's new MP will fight their corner.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

And who benefits depends on timing too—early on it might benefit more skilled workers, but as it becomes normalized it might benefit less skilled workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

When we hold anger and other emotions in, when we refuse to talk to our partners or friends — and you want people to read your minds — that’s when it becomes a problem.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

But he thinks interest in the space industry will help maintain demand even after access to SpaceX becomes more common.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“If one of them marries you, then he becomes a prince and gets his own kingdom.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley