befit

verb

be·​fit bi-ˈfit 

bē-

befitted; befitting

transitive verb

: to be proper or becoming to

clothing that befits the occasion

Synonyms

• suffice
• fit [archaic]
• serve
• do
• suit
• beseem [archaic]

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

And, as befits this lively city, the bar stays open until 4 AM. —Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

And the matchup presents a head-to-head befitting the occasion as the reigning Dutch champion hosts the defending kings of Belgium's top flight. —Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025

And, befitting the mood of most Dolfans, Hard Rock Stadum may present a gloomy tableau, with clouds and a good chance of stormy weather forecast, not to mention loud booing at the first three-and-out. —Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025

While many other stars opted for the classic milky mani or dark red hues befitting the fall season, Lisa leaned into the princess vibes instead. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for befit

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

Kids Definition

befit

verb

be·​fit bi-ˈfit 

befitted; befitting

: to be suitable to or proper for

clothes befitting the occasion