befit

verb

be·​fit bi-ˈfit How to pronounce befit (audio)
bē-
befitted; befitting

transitive verb

: 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
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Known for hosting legendary Fourth of July parties at the estate, Swift is reportedly undertaking a $1.7 million expansion—a new bedroom suite, additional bathrooms, and a full kitchen renovation—solidifying the estate’s status as a coastal palace befitting pop royalty. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 May 2025 The garage is filled with books, art supplies, a Mellotron and a small mixing board all befitting his diverse interests. Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025 Choi’s has an energetic vibe, one befitting its location just blocks away from the thump-thump-thump of the Gaslamp Quarter. Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025 She’d been brought up with a sophisticated humanist education befitting the Renaissance, which offered new opportunities for women to express themselves and participate in society. E.r. Zarevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for befit

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of befit was in the 15th century

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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/befit. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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befit

verb
be·​fit bi-ˈfit How to pronounce befit (audio)
befitted; befitting
: to be suitable to or proper for
clothes befitting the occasion

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