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 the later decades of the 20th century, family entertainment became more fragmented.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though “The Rules of Attraction” failed to have a broader cultural impact, it became a minor commercial success and a brief staple of early millennium gay culture, achieving the cult status it was destined for.

From Salon

Until last October, when he became one of the greatest World Series pitchers in history.

From Los Angeles Times

By now they had named her Fiona - due to a similar story in New Zealand where the sheep became known as Shrek.

From BBC

The Gettys also became the biggest investors in his wineries and among his largest political donors.

From Los Angeles Times