Showing results for becomes. Search instead for buxomes.

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.

Rotate it by 90 degrees, and it becomes transparent like glass.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

As more AI stocks tap public markets to satisfy their vast capital needs, a widely diversified AI portfolio becomes possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

There are a further 201 cases where the cause is still unknown, meaning the number of accidental fatalities is likely to increase as additional information becomes available from coroners.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Inde Navarrette has earned particular plaudits for her role as a young woman who becomes dangerously infatuated with a man, played by Michael Johnston, after he makes a magical wish for her affection.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Each successive bounce, becomes both fainter and faster.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin