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

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became

An exception was “Thelma & Louise,” which became the talk of the season and then year when it landed in theaters 35 years ago in May.

From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026

As leader of parliament's largest party he automatically became prime minister without having to call a new general election.

From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026

But while U.S. per-capita gross domestic product was $55,264 in 2014, the year it became an aged society, Thailand’s stood at just $6,910 in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

She said she was carrying a mask in case the smoke situation in the city became worse.

From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026

Karli and that elephant became the best of friends.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo