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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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026
These protests were modest in scale and short-lived, befitting a spontaneous expression of frustration rather than a national rebellion.
—Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
And befitting an administration filled with reality TV stars, a policy of human pain and suffering is presently being repackaged as spectacle.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
The mill even debuted a 100 percent linen twill called Intrepid 850 with a crisper finish, befitting lightweight outerwear including casual field and safari jackets.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for befit
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/befit. Accessed 1 Feb. 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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