befitted; befitting
: to be proper or becoming to
clothing that befits the occasion
Synonyms of befit
Examples of befit in a Sentence
She has a mind for serious inquiry, as befits a scientist.
spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion
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Both teams started on time in a feisty, competitive first period befitting of both the rivalry and stakes of the contest.
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Their performances have been closer to replacement level than that befitting their roles — particularly that of Namestnikov and Niederreiter, who were positive difference-makers last season.
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According to sources, the coaches wanted to see Tiller play in a style befitting his 6-foot-11 frame.
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At his behest Aurangzeb—who disdained poetry—sent agents across India and Persia to assemble a literary circle befitting her.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Their performances have been closer to replacement level than that befitting their roles — particularly that of Namestnikov and Niederreiter, who were positive difference-makers last season.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
According to sources, the coaches wanted to see Tiller play in a style befitting his 6-foot-11 frame.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
At his behest Aurangzeb—who disdained poetry—sent agents across India and Persia to assemble a literary circle befitting her.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/befit. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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befit
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be·fit
bi-ˈfit 
befitted; befitting
: to be suitable to or proper for
clothes befitting the occasion
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