befit

verb

be·​fit bi-ˈfit 

bē-

befitted; befitting

transitive verb

: to be proper or becoming to

clothing that befits the occasion

Synonyms

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

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

Choi’s has an energetic vibe, one befitting its location just blocks away from the thump-thump-thump of the Gaslamp Quarter. —Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025

She’d been brought up with a sophisticated humanist education befitting the Renaissance, which offered new opportunities for women to express themselves and participate in society. —E.r. Zarevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025

Tyler Herro, befitting his surname, scored 38 points in a performance that underlined his elevation this season to all-star caliber. —Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025

And as befits the bookish, it was all carried out in alphabetical order. —Bailey Richards, People.com, 16 Apr. 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