befitted; befitting
: to be proper or becoming to
clothing that befits the occasion
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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Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
The pair, along with a live band, gave the song an intimate, psychedelic vibe that befitted its inspiration.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
While each leader will act in ways befitting their unique situation, there are at least four common ingredients for success.
—Carolyn Dewar, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/befit. Accessed 31 Oct. 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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