Showing results for becomes. Search instead for becses.

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

We won’t know if the carnivore diet can help someone quickly lose visceral fat until more rigorous research becomes available.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

When the ice becomes thin enough, large portions can suddenly detach and break away at once.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

“As soon as someone becomes a brand, the incentives become relentless: preserve the image/persona, the audience, the flow of money and, last but not least, preserve the aura,” he said.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

It becomes this incredible experience that you can only have right there.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

To learn music using the Suzuki approach, the child must replicate the steps of language learning by listening to excellent recordings so that beautiful music becomes part of their natural environment.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin