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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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After a certain point, however, teams become unwieldy, and it becomes harder to organize the team and manage communication.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

For many observers, the reaction to White’s remarks underscores how quickly those boundaries can become flashpoints.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

But by the time Caroline beat Maira Moneo in 2024 to become WBC 'interim' champion, the relationship had already soured.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Because photons move faster and do not have mass like electrons, devices based on light could become both quicker and smaller, opening the door to more powerful and compact technologies.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

I don’t know what will become of any of us.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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