Thesaurus results for BEFIT

befit

verb

bi-ˈfit

Definition of befit

as in to suffice

to be fitting or proper spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion

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Recent Examples of befit Devers performed at a level befitting a nearly $30-million player, posting an OPS+ of 126 in 2023 and 142 in 2024. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 And not every run will be a banger, of course; there’s plenty of randomness involved, as befits the genre. — ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 With decades devoted to more mainstream roles befitting of the blonde bombshell, Anderson now embraces projects that both challenge and scare her. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 July 2026 Blending style with luxury, the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection partnered with iconic Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz to reimagine its pool and lounge spaces, introducing styles befitting the jet set crowd. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for befit

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Meaning any excuse for why the Trojans aren’t breaking through will no longer suffice.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
If the connection lacks consistency, the chemistry alone won’t suffice.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of suffice

Verb

The jury did convict Rosado of driving under the influence and he was sentenced to five years in prison, but Rosado has been behind bars on a $2 million bail since 2021 so won't have to serve any additional time.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
After Shedeur Sanders and Hunter left Boulder for the NFL, the 2025 calendar year served as a reminder of how swiftly things can change.

— Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of serve

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In the wake of Antonio Silva’s move to the Premier League, Benfica should suit Circati, who is also comfortable moving the ball forward through adventurous carries and long passes from defence.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Tom Marchitelli blazed a unique trail in his rise to suiting mostly NFL superstars as a founder, designer and stylist for custom menswear brand Gentleman’s Playbook.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of suit

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As Korean growth picks up, President Lee Jae Myung could be excused for thinking his job as an economic reformer is done.

— William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Quarterback Jack Strand made the Atlanta Falcons’ initial 53-man roster Sunday, and running back Tyler Goodson did not.

— Josh Kendall, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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