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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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
During his time in Denver, Nix has reacted to criticism with calm befitting a coach’s son.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
Now the teams are somewhat bunched together in play-in land, a neighborhood hardly befitting Greek royalty.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Final game of 2025 regular season is a prime-time prize befitting such a crescendo.
—Greg Cote
january 1, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/befit. Accessed 17 Jan. 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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