Synonyms for

Became

Verb / bɪˈkeɪm / / bi:ˈkeɪm / Another word for became — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to come into being, to turn into something else

Synonyms & similar words

go get turn become suit transformed changed converted evolved shifted turned developed grew morphed mutated progressed advanced altered modified transitioned transmuted metamorphosed transposed shifted mutated

Synonyms by register

Formal

developed evolved transformed morphed

Informal

got turned ended up

Literary

wrought grew

Antonyms

remained stayed persisted continued endured lasted

Common collocations

  • became apparent
  • became clear
  • became known
  • became necessary
  • became a reality
  • became famous
  • became president
  • became a problem

Word family

verb become

Usage note

The past tense of 'become' is 'became'. It signifies a change of state or condition.

Example sentences

  1. The caterpillar became a butterfly.
  2. The little girl became a big sister.
  3. The seed became a tree.
  4. The water became ice when it got really cold.
  5. The frog became a prince when he was kissed by a princess.

Quotes

  • You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. -C.S. Lewis
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. -Winston Churchill
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. -Theodore Roosevelt

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