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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“I became the villain,” said Calixte, the teacher.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

As one of Mattel’s longtime designers, Sweet is credited with developing He-Man, which became an emblem of childhood entertainment in the 1980s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

A Jackson Pollock painting on Monday became the fourth most expensive work ever sold at auction when it was bought at Christie's in New York.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

His strong voice and dark brooding looks led to a public obsession that became known as Bruelmania.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

But as the rest of the world grew stranger, one thing became increasingly clear.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom