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

Perhaps such isolation is befitting director Kana Shundo’s Apocalypse Hotel, a ludicrous but melancholy series about service workers dutifully staying at their posts long after the end of the world. —Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025

This one sets itself apart with a decent amount of seafood (including perfect She Crab soup), befitting a family of restaurants that also has a seafood spot. —Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Dec. 2025

Kosinski was thrilled that Bevan was able to cast a wide net to source a group with a global feel befitting a global sport. —Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025

Their point differential of plus-110 is more befitting a legitimate contender. —Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 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