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

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The mutations at the basis of ACM often occur in genes related to the desmosomes.

From Science Daily • Dec. 7, 2023

The most frequently affected gene in ACM is PKP2, which encodes the plakophilin-2 protein, an essential part of the desmosomes.

From Science Daily • Dec. 7, 2023

The remainder of the intercalated disc is composed of desmosomes.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

While similar in appearance to desmosomes, they include the adhesion proteins called integrins rather than cadherins.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The desmosomes interlock with each other and strengthen the bond between the cells.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013