Synonyms of become

become

verb

bi-ˈkəm 

as in to grow

to eventually have as a state or quality

many people became sick with the flu

with the arrival of autumn the days become crisper and breezier

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grow
• get
• go
• come
• turn
• run
• transform
• wax
• change
• alter
• modify
• metamorphose
• transmute
• mutate
• transfigure

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• be
• remain
• continue
• stay
• linger
• abide

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of become

Aliens have become less taboo for scientists beyond astrobiology; the possibility of extraterrestrial life is no longer a punch line. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026

The signals can also become less reliable when muscles remain contracted, when sweat interferes with electrodes, or when sensors pick up activity from neighboring muscles. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

The pavilion that used to be a place for Coyote moviegoers to have dinner, play video games and watch the sunset before the main attraction will remain and become a part of the park. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026

The son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is on track to become the youngest member of Congress at 26 years old and the first person born in the 2000s to serve in Congress. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2026