beseem

archaic
as in to suffice
to be fitting or proper ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays

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Verb
  • For the latter, a brief statement often will suffice.
    Dr. Eric George, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • International flights still require a valid passport or acceptable alternative; a Real ID card alone will not suffice.
    Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • Wear comfortable shoes, as much of your exploring will probably be done on foot.
    New York Times, New York Times, 10 July 2025
  • In complex or regulated environments, speed matters, but so does cross-functional orchestration that accounts for the nuances of the situation.
    Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • That four-bedroom had undergone a beachy renovation, befitting of its locale on Belvedere Island.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 July 2025
  • Jamil Zaki’s public persona was people pleasing and positive, as befitted a Stanford psychology professor and researcher of social connection, empathy, and trust.
    Stav Ziv, CNBC, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • After more than 30 years of service, McChrystal was out of a job, a career, and a life that began as an Army brat born while his father was serving in Germany.
    John Baldoni, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
  • His garage served as both a workplace and a hideout when needed.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • As such, Raleigh's new icon will likely be best suited to slight inclines and fairly level city streets.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 July 2025
  • Available for adoption through Our Companions’ Re-homing Program, Rocco is 2 years old and looking to find a home that can better suit his youthful energy and size.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 4 July 2025
Verb
  • If the standard lens doesn't fit your use case, there's also an Ultra Wide Lens Mod ($96) with a 177-degree field of view, a Macro Lens Mod ($130) for close-ups, and an Anamorphic Lens Mod ($130) with a 21:9 aspect ratio and those sweet, sweet movie-style lens flares.
    Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 8 July 2025
  • Relatedly, skip parts of the itinerary that don’t fit into your budget as needed.
    Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 8 July 2025
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“Beseem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseem. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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