Thesaurus results for BEFIT

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 Vance arrived in a motorcade befitting a world leader – six black SUVs, some police vehicles, and some motorcycle cops. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Allen passed for 210 yards and rushed for 121 more for the Bills (4-1), who rallied to win a frantic game befitting the teams with the NFL's last two MVPs at quarterback. — CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Allen passed for 210 yards and rushed for 121 more for the Bills (4-1), who rallied to win a back-and-forth thriller befitting the teams with the NFL’s last two MVPs at quarterback. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for befit

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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

Verb

Rock fans desperately want a big rock band to root for, and My Chemical Romance fits the bill.

— Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026
Preternaturally poised and absolutely adorable, Arlo seems genetically engineered to fit into Peter’s chaotic life and thrive.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of fit

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InStyle spoke with hairstylists about how to use the accessory and their recommendations on which hairstyles are best suited for it.

— Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 10 Nov. 2026
Clinicana suits first-time patients, those travelling alone, and anyone who values an organized end-to-end package over a boutique one-patient-a-day format.

— Burak Onal, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of suit

Verb

Why such clueless animosity toward people whose only crime was doing what the nation asked of them?

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
When a team makes an investment in a cornerback like Indianapolis did, that player should be trusted to take on any receiver in the league.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026

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