befitted; befitting
: to be proper or becoming to
clothing that befits the occasion
Synonyms of befit
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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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
That started a wild celebration that was befitting of a wild Cedar Hill comeback.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
As befits the title, everything about American Classic feels old-fashioned, if not downright hokey.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation has tapped Grammy‑winning saxophonist, composer and producer Joe Lovano as the festival’s 2026 Artist‑in‑Residence — a title befitting a musician long hailed as one of the genre’s true heavyweights.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/befit. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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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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