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

The Solitude As befitting an eco-lodge, there are no cars on Tetiaroa, enhancing the experience of the pristine, peaceful paradise Brando envisioned decades ago. —Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026

The recital acted like a religious experience in which a rarefied atmosphere befits radiance. —Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026

Kendricks had to take on roles more befitting an undrafted rookie than a former All-Pro who’d started nearly 150 NFL games. —Matt Barrows, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026

As befits the mountainous setting, this is an excellent time to break out the Fair Isle motif. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026

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