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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 Nike has been suffering of late with lifestyle products—streetwear and apparel befitting the ongoing athleisure trend. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026 If Nicks isn’t a bridesmaid, then save her a seat near Andrea Swift, as befits the spiritual mother of the bride. — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026 Because slavish inferiority did not befit his spirit. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 Corneliani updated its sartorial proposition via functional details befitting a very dapper explorer. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for befit

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Gonzalez, for his part, called for a total shakeup at the Smithsonian, arguing that reform under its current leadership would not suffice.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026
But suffice it to say the battle serves as one of the deadliest and most defining confrontations of the Targaryen civil war, permanently shifting the balance of power as the Dance of Dragons careens toward its fiery end.

— Megan McCluskey, Time, 20 July 2026

Definition of suffice

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The first few days after a home is listed often generate the greatest attention, with buyers and agents watching closely for new properties that fit their needs.

— Heartland MLS®, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Several women also claimed a man fitting the same description approached and followed them on the Cochituate Rail Trail.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of fit

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Also, as open-source models, developers can download the models for free and tweak them to suit their own purposes.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 17 July 2026
That’s hardly an accident, as lawmakers have increasingly manipulated the election process to suit themselves, rejiggering congressional districts to sideline voters and boost their political parties.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

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