became

appeared

Became visible or present

• surfacedCame into view
• materializedBecame physically present
• manifestedShowed or revealed plainly
• aroseCame into existence

sprang · originated · dawned · developed · emerged · unfolded · came to be · took shape

transformed

Fundamentally changed in nature

• metamorphosisProfound biological restructuring
• convertedAltered in form or purpose
• changedMade or became different
• turned intoChanged into something else

morphed · evolved · transmuted · transfigured · altered · modified · shifted · transitioned

flourished

Grew vigorously, succeeded

• thrivedGrew vigorously, succeeded
• blossomedGrew into fullness
• maturedDeveloped over time
• ripenedReached full maturity

advanced · progressed · prospered · cultivated · nurtured · came of age · fulfilled

was

Had being once

• had beenPast perfect auxiliary
• used to bePast state phrase
• formerlyIn the past
• previouslyBefore the present moment

bygone · yesteryear · historical · in time · eventually · ultimately · finally · at last

befitted

Was fitting for

• suitedProperly matched or fitted
• flatteredPleased by compliments
• complementedMade whole by addition
• enhancedIncreased in quality

graced · adorned