Synonyms for

Becomes

Verb / bɪˈkʌmz / Another word for becomes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to come to be; to change or develop into something

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

evolves into develops into transforms into

Informal

turns into gets to be grows into

Literary

waxeth into groweth into

Antonyms

ceases ends stops fails remains stays

Common collocations

  • becomes a problem
  • becomes apparent
  • becomes clear
  • becomes necessary
  • becomes a reality
  • becomes a success
  • becomes a father
  • becomes a mother

Word family

noun becoming
adjective becoming

Usage note

This verb indicates a change of state or condition. It is often followed by a noun or adjective describing the new state.

Example sentences

  1. The frog becomes a prince in the fairy tale.
  2. The caterpillar becomes a butterfly.
  3. The seed becomes a plant.
  4. The child becomes an adult.
  5. The batter becomes a cake when it is baked.

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