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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In other words, the case became moot, as it would have required the courts to weigh in on a policy the school had rescinded and replaced with one that the parent group preferred.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Speaking to the BBC at a pub in the constituency, Kenyon said he was not a "career politician" and people would "feel listened to" if he became the MP.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Issuance of international debt denominated in euro reached its highest level since the currency’s inception, the ECB said, and the euro became the leading currency in the green and sustainable international bond market.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

He then became a TV and print entertainment journalist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Just when I thought I’d be wandering in the trees forever, I popped out on the other side, and the thumping became actual drums, blasting from car radios.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith