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

Occasionally eyebrows have been raised and tongues have clucked, as when Nancy Reagan splashed out on new china, but a simple and sober aesthetic has been maintained, as befits a democratic republic. — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Still, formality is the order of the day, befitting the ultra-luxurious ambiance. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

Inside, Kimmel kept the mood light, opening dinner with a set of house rules befitting an Airbnb host. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

As befits an aviation company, Beta offers flying lessons for all employees—a perk that is intended to give engineers, software developers, pilots, and mechanics a common language. — IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for befit

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

Kids Definition

befit

verb

be·​fit bi-ˈfit 

befitted; befitting

: to be suitable to or proper for

clothes befitting the occasion