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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“When you called, Mr. Skidmore, it became apparent to me that information had been released that was, ah, inappropriate.”

From Literature

It’s been a week since those images became public.

From Los Angeles Times

But more damaging for Steenhuisen was the financial scandal that he became embroiled in - possibly the first time that this has happened to a DA leader.

From BBC

Born in 1941 in Greenville, South Carolina, Jackson became involved in politics at an early age.

From BBC

The judgement shows the police only became involved in early 1987 following a report to them by Z's parents.

From BBC