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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One table became two, then six locations across Southern California campuses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

So, Henry became familiar with local zoning and planning and that intimate knowledge allowed her to propose actionable changes like data center bans.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

But it soon became clear he was driven by domestic troubles and he rolled back the order in the face of mass protests.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

In the first quarter of this year it became one of the most popular wearable brands in the U.S. by unit volume, trailing only Apple and Alphabet’s Google, according to IDC data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

As they walked, the sun sank lower, and Torak’s captors became edgy, pausing often to listen and look about them.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver