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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Is there a simpler explanation for why four colors suffice for any planar graph?

— Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
Lagioia’s book goes into disturbing detail about what came next; suffice it to say that Luca’s murder tested the bounds of sadism.

— Jay Weissberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of suffice

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Manchin never ran after serving in the Senate, but Senate Republicans believe Justice is more likely to run than not, according to several GOP sources.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
The heart of it is the sushi counter, a beautiful bar where chefs work meticulously right in front of you, and where the eight-course Signature Omakase is served.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of serve

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The Iuga Wide-leg Sweatpant Jeans look like jeans but are made from soft, comfortable fabric that’s better suited to long travel days.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
Perhaps another year of development will prime him to move up the lineup, but he might be better suited as a valuable third-liner who can contribute on special teams.

— Peter Baugh, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of suit

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In fact, Hal does so almost immediately so John can use his artistic skills to create a complex tunneling device for burrowing beneath the compound.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
As the business grows, employee owners' ESOP accounts do, too, without contributing a cent.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

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