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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She moved to Pasadena and became involved in community work and charities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Swift's Eras tour became the highest-grossing musical tour in history, with ticket revenues estimated at more than $2 billion and hundreds of millions of dollars in extra economic activity in cities where she performed.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Xi’s appearance with Cheng, who became party chairwoman in November, elevates her stature as a new partner in that campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The shortest-priced winner was Tiger Roll at 4-1 in 2019, when he became the first back-to-back victor since Red Rum in the 1970s.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Some trance mediums, like Fanny Davis and Cora Hatch, became famous public lecturers.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock