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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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
As for the New Balance 2010, the model takes a more reserved approach with the iridescent effect which is befitting of the shoe’s throwback aesthetic.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Dec. 2025
Marty is looking safe for a Best Picture nom, but the tastemakers have seen fit to hand it the kind of consolation-prize awards —Best Editing honors from the New York film critics, Best Screenplay from the Los Angeles ones — befitting a second-tier contender.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Huang puts on his trademark black leather jacket and appears to transform, donning not just the uniform, but also the body language and optimism befitting one of the foremost leaders of the artificial intelligence revolution.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for befit
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/befit. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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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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