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beseem


beseem

verb, archaic

Definition of BESEEM

to be fitting or proper <ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays>
Synonyms befit, beseem [archaic], fit [archaic], go, serve, suit
Related Words satisfy, suffice; function, work

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