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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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

If the company's shares sell at or above $135 when trading opens on Friday, SpaceX will immediately become one of the most valuable public companies in the world.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s become clear, he added, that her abilities have extended to her work at SpaceX.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Dana might become a stock for value investors looking for a deal.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

I also told him that she was the mother of six children, who if left without aid could become a burden to the State.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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"The Canonization," by John Donne

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"The Canonization," by John Donne