become

Meaning

to grow to be; to come to be

to begin to be; to develop into

Example Sentences

She became a doctor after years of study.

He became a successful doctor after years of hard work.

Example Expressions

become a reality

Synonyms

turn into, grow into, develop into, transform, evolve, develop

Entry 1

turn into, grow into, develop into, transform

Entry 2

turn into, grow into, evolve, develop

Antonyms

remain, stay, continue, cease, stop

Entry 1

remain, stay, continue

Entry 2

cease, stop, remain

Collocations

become better, become famous, become clear, become reality, become aware, become friends

Entry 1

become better, become famous, become clear, become reality

Entry 2

become famous, become aware, become clear, become friends