become

[bih-kuhm] / bɪˈkʌm /

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

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Artists become eligible for the Hall of Fame 20 years after the release of their first commercial track.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Theme of the bicentennial blockbuster: Anyone can come here from anywhere and become anything.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

At that value, chief executive Elon Musk - already the richest man in the world - is set to become the world's first trillionaire.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Meanwhile, Futrell, Freeman’s husband, had recently announced he was leaving to become city manager of Pasadena but soon walked back the statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

There are two cop cars standing by—it seems they, too, have become permanent fixtures.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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"The Canonization," by John Donne

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"The Canonization," by John Donne