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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Researchers first noticed signs of GLP-1 resistance nearly a decade ago, before GLP-1 drugs became widely used for weight loss.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

As sales rose, he rented a small space for production in Maywood and it officially became a business in 1971.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Dhillon ran for statewide office as a Republican and lost badly, and later became the chair of the San Francisco Republican Party.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

With a voice that moved effortlessly from romantic ballads to energetic numbers, she became the go-to singer for composers across genres.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

As they toiled up the slope, Wolf became more and more excited: bounding ahead, then doubling back for Torak and urging him on with little grunt-whines.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver