befit

verb

be·​fit bi-ˈfit 

bē-

befitted; befitting

transitive verb

: to be proper or becoming to

clothing that befits the occasion

Synonyms of befit

• suffice
• fit
• serve
• suit
• do
• beseem

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Press coverage has been strong across the board — from back-to-back performances on The Jimmy Fallon Show to their massive live comeback concert in Gwanghwamun Square, to the Netflix documentary — all of it adds up to a comeback that truly befits their status. —Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026

Nowadays, the white tie dress code befits the highest, most formal occasions, often steeped in history. —Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026

That delirious excess befits the essence of Lapid’s method, which is a fusion of fiction with indigestibly and irreducibly nonfictional elements. —Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026

Piker’s inclusion befitted an era in which independent creators dominate. —Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for befit

• acquit
• admit
• amrit
• armpit
• backlit
• cockpit
• commit
• dalit
• dendrite
• emit
• illite
• misfit

Kids Definition

befit

verb

be·​fit bi-ˈfit 

befitted; befitting

: to be suitable to or proper for

clothes befitting the occasion