Synonyms of befit

befit

verb

bi-ˈfit 

as in to suffice

to be fitting or proper

spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suffice
• fit
• serve
• do
• suit
• beseem
• satisfy
• fit the bill
• go
• fill the bill
• work
• function

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of befit

The space has been renovated thoughtfully in other ways, with an in-unit washer and dryer and a kitchen befitting someone who likes to cook: There’s a six-burner stove, a 36-inch stainless-steel sink, and a wine refrigerator. —Kim Velsey, Curbed, 15 Apr. 2025

The risible final montage casts Brooker in a moralist light befitting Mother Hen, leaving us with a storybook fable, the moral of which is to not check our damn phones while behind the wheel. 29. —Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025

Within hours of the airport going dark, engineering experts were questioning whether Heathrow was supported by infrastructure befitting a major world hub. —Stephen Castle, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2025

Celebrations Dan Burn may be enjoying the week of his life but, in one sense, the timing of the Carabao Cup final was inopportune for celebrating this triumph in a manner befitting its historical significance. —Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025