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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Instead, it became a question of who had more left in the tank.

From BBC

The teenager found some aspects of her uniform so uncomfortable that they became painful, like the embroidered logo, seams and tag on her polo shirt, her dad says.

From BBC

But by the time she'd reached the Paris Olympics, mid-twenties activities - like socialising - became "exhausting".

From BBC

Judith's existing health conditions made her vulnerable to Covid and Morgan became her primary carer after she had a foot operation in October 2020.

From BBC

In his later years, he became more involved in politics.

From Los Angeles Times