befitted; befitting
: to be proper or becoming to
clothing that befits the occasion
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
The John Player Special is certainly befitting of a seven-time Super Bowl champion.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2023
The bronze is befitting for a modern farmhouse, Mediterranean or Spanish-style home while the antique nickel finds its niche in a country cottage.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2023
To complete her ensemble, Lila adorned herself with a set of golden ornate wings befitting a true VS Angel.
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2023
With a name befitting Shakespeare, Sandburg’s Scotland Perry has a dramatic origin story.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
Among the very le Carré features is a safe room befitting any number of the author’s fictional characters.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2023
As a woman who lives her life trying to blow up as many gender norms as possible, this mission–raising a non-misogynistic son–seemed befitting.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 23 Aug. 2023
The arena is befitted with a massive, stadium-size green screen, with a giant circular stage portal in the center.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 3 Aug. 2023
While neutral tones largely dominate, there are moments of drama to befit a pair of Real Housewives devotees.
—ELLE Decor, 16 Aug. 2023
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2023
The bronze is befitting for a modern farmhouse, Mediterranean or Spanish-style home while the antique nickel finds its niche in a country cottage.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2023
To complete her ensemble, Lila adorned herself with a set of golden ornate wings befitting a true VS Angel.
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2023
With a name befitting Shakespeare, Sandburg’s Scotland Perry has a dramatic origin story.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
Among the very le Carré features is a safe room befitting any number of the author’s fictional characters.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2023
As a woman who lives her life trying to blow up as many gender norms as possible, this mission–raising a non-misogynistic son–seemed befitting.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 23 Aug. 2023
The arena is befitted with a massive, stadium-size green screen, with a giant circular stage portal in the center.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 3 Aug. 2023
While neutral tones largely dominate, there are moments of drama to befit a pair of Real Housewives devotees.
—ELLE Decor, 16 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of befit was
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/befit. Accessed 28 Sep. 2023.
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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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