Definition of befitnext
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 His shot-for-shot duel to the death with SGA was befitting of an MVP referendum game. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026 Within this inspirational setting, F ZEEN ATHENS offers guests the comforts and facilities that befit a top-of-the-line city hotel. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026 Here was a stage befitting UConn women’s basketball. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026 That started a wild celebration that was befitting of a wild Cedar Hill comeback. Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for befit
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Verb
  • Gan anim—without name—will not suffice.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
  • So suffice to say, this area is full of great bars and restaurants.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The family room is spacious enough to fit six comfortably, and the staff can provide cots and high chairs.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Both testers value the design for its versatility as well as the impressive range of prints and earth tones that fit most bedroom aesthetics.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
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  • These horses assist with crowd control, search and rescues, and serve as ambassadors to the community.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Tiffanie Burkhalter, who has served as chief financial officer since 2023, also took on the title of president, the company said.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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  • Accessibility Overall, Bella Grande is not well-suited to wheelchair users or those with mobility concerns.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
  • That intimate setup suits the candid subject matter of the new record, whose incubation—and attendant health scare—is among the topics explored in Philip Sherburne’s recent profile, Bill Callahan Laughs at Death.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • After recently signing a standard NBA contract after starting the season on a two-way deal, Cain did a little bit of everything with 11 points, five rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
  • After the pair were arrested, Haghighi also co-signed a letter of protest—as did Panahi, who, in turn, was arrested and imprisoned.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befit. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

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