come to be
Begin to exist
Come to be means to begin existing or to develop into something over time.
It emphasizes gradual emergence rather than sudden creation: How did this situation come to be?
The phrase often introduces origin stories or explanations: The tradition came to be after the war.
It can also mean to eventually occupy a state: She came to be respected by everyone in the field.
Come into being
- emergeCome out into view
- appearBecome perceptible to sight
- surfaceOutermost boundary layer
- materializeBecome physically present
manifest · originate · dawn · unfold · take shape · spring up · crop up · show up
Change gradually over time
- developCause gradual growth
- growIncrease in size
- matureFully grown or developed
- ripenReach edible maturity
blossom · flourish · germinate · sprout · unfold · progress · advance · cultivate
Make concrete or real
- materializeBecome physically present
- crystallizeForm into ordered structure
- culminateReach highest point
- bear fruitYield positive results
manifest · solidify · concretize · finalize · complete · accomplish
Change completely in form
- turn intoChange into something else
- convertChange in form or faith
- morphChange form gradually
- metamorphoseChange form entirely
transmute · transition · shift · alter · grow into
arise
Come into being
materialize · manifest · originate · dawn · unfold · take shape · spring up · crop up · show up · turn up
evolve
Change gradually over time
ripen · blossom · flourish · germinate · sprout · unfold · progress · advance · cultivate · nurture
actualize
Make concrete or real
- materializeBecome physically present
- crystallizeForm into ordered structure
- culminateReach highest point
bear fruit · manifest · solidify · concretize · finalize · complete · accomplish
transform
Change completely in form
metamorphose · transmute · transition · shift · alter · grow into
come to becease to exist
Terminate one's being
vanish · disappear · pass away · cease to be · perish
come to bedisintegrate
Break into fragments
fall apart · decompose · break down · decay · crumble
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