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

Plain versions start at $29,930, but designs further elevated with diamonds, mother-of-pearl, and other stones, start at $228,630, price tags that befit such heirloom quality. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026

The nature of the release is also befitting of Costco while bringing the excitement from an earlier era of drops. —Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026

The pictures were revealed in an unconventional way, befitting a project that looks set to be an unprecedented cinematic experiment. —Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026

These protests were modest in scale and short-lived, befitting a spontaneous expression of frustration rather than a national rebellion. —Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026

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