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befit

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of befit

to be fitting or proper

  • spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion
Synonyms of befit

beseem [archaic], do, fit [archaic], go, serve, suit
Words Related to befit

satisfy, suffice

function, work
Phrases Synonymous with befit

fill the bill (or fit the bill)

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