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 Vance arrived in a motorcade befitting a world leader – six black SUVs, some police vehicles, and some motorcycle cops. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Allen passed for 210 yards and rushed for 121 more for the Bills (4-1), who rallied to win a frantic game befitting the teams with the NFL's last two MVPs at quarterback. — CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Allen passed for 210 yards and rushed for 121 more for the Bills (4-1), who rallied to win a back-and-forth thriller befitting the teams with the NFL’s last two MVPs at quarterback. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 As befits the only child of such deities, the young Paweł, glimpsed in a series of snapshots, is all smiles. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for befit

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Record-warm ocean water is pushing sea levels higher, while officials and experts say temporary fixes such as seawalls may not suffice as coastal flooding worsens.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
So suffice it to say Shultz went into the new Holmes documentary with some baggage.

— Amanda Erickson, STAT, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of suffice

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Rock fans desperately want a big rock band to root for, and My Chemical Romance fits the bill.

— Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026
Preternaturally poised and absolutely adorable, Arlo seems genetically engineered to fit into Peter’s chaotic life and thrive.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of fit

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She’s worked as a political strategist and served as the executive director of the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party in 2024.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
Gallagher is from Yuba City, and served on the Sutter County Board of Supervisors before being elected to the Capitol in 2014.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

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