gradually become

/ˈɡrædʒuəli bɪˈkʌm/

verb phrase

  1. to slowly change into a different state, condition, or identity over time

    B1

    linking verb; followed by an adjective, noun, or past participle

    • "The sky gradually became darker."A2
    • "With practice, she gradually became more confident."B1
    • "The small town gradually became an important center of trade."B2

Collocations

gradually become awaregradually become more difficultgradually become independentgradually become populargradually become accustomed

Word family

gradualgraduallybecome