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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

Example Sentences

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As chips become more powerful, they will increasingly need to use optical interconnects instead of traditional copper ones to transfer data quickly.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

President Trump’s nominee to become the next Federal Reserve Chair had his nomination hearing on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

“Key business decisions may soon become unavoidable,” Kelleher said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Rams: Makai Lemon, WR, USC — The Rams have shown a knack for identifying receivers who will become stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

She had us studying those maps like we were Lewis looking for Clark – her and Little Britches, who was become as regular in her attendance as J.W.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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