befit

verb

bi-ˈfit How to pronounce befit (audio)
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 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 The first half had the intensity befitting two of the best teams in the league from 2023 to 2025, when the rivals played many heated matches. — Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 Malo Knitwear specialist Malo offered a transitional wardrobe befitting the earlier days of spring in the city through to summer escapes on the Spanish island of Menorca. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 The doors add to the drama befitting a flagship for a startup automaker and will certainly draw attention out on Saudi roads. — Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for befit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for befit
  1. suffice
  2. fit
  3. serve
  4. suit
  5. do
Verb
  • 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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  • Engineers must fit every component within that envelope, limiting the size of equipment such as antennas and power systems.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Riel Karmy-Jones, the prosecution barrister, accused Brand of retrofitting his definitions to fit his evidence.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of fit
Verb
  • 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
Definition of serve
Verb
  • Instead of depending on separate ammunition types for different targets, crews can configure the projectile to suit the situation.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Medium and tan complexions often suit peach, caramel and warm brown.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of suit
Verb
  • However, the touchdown did little to change the outcome as Liberty secured a 49-10 victory.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026
  • When Queen did Flash Gordon in 1980, that was something genuinely new — a rock band scoring an entire film.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of do

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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befit. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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