befit
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be·fit

transitive verb \bi-ˈfit, bē-\
be·fit·ted be·fit·ting

Definition of BEFIT

: to be proper or becoming to <clothing that befits the occasion>

Examples of BEFIT

  1. She has a mind for serious inquiry, as befits a scientist.
  2. <spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion>

First Known Use of BEFIT

15th century

Related to BEFIT

Synonyms
do, beseem [archaic], fit [archaic], go, serve, suit

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