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

As befits the only child of such deities, the young Paweł, glimpsed in a series of snapshots, is all smiles. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

The first half had the intensity befitting two of the best teams in the league from 2023 to 2025, when the rivals played many heated matches. — Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Malo Knitwear specialist Malo offered a transitional wardrobe befitting the earlier days of spring in the city through to summer escapes on the Spanish island of Menorca. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

The doors add to the drama befitting a flagship for a startup automaker and will certainly draw attention out on Saudi roads. — Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for befit

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

Kids Definition

befit

verb

be·​fit bi-ˈfit 

befitted; befitting

: to be suitable to or proper for

clothes befitting the occasion