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 Nike has been suffering of late with lifestyle products—streetwear and apparel befitting the ongoing athleisure trend. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026 If Nicks isn’t a bridesmaid, then save her a seat near Andrea Swift, as befits the spiritual mother of the bride. — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026 Because slavish inferiority did not befit his spirit. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 Corneliani updated its sartorial proposition via functional details befitting a very dapper explorer. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for befit

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Each of us has also learned that even satisfied ambition and material success will never suffice.

— Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
By next weekend, Djokovic would love to equal Federer's men's record of eight singles titles, but reaching the fourth round will have to suffice for now.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of suffice

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What allows many people to digest dairy products is a chainlike enzyme called lactase, which is produced in the small intestine and fits together like a puzzle piece with the complex sugar in milk called lactose.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026
These shoes usually have LED lights fitted around the whole sole of the shoe, but some shoes only light up in the toe or heel area.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Definition of fit

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Also, as open-source models, developers can download the models for free and tweak them to suit their own purposes.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 17 July 2026
That’s hardly an accident, as lawmakers have increasingly manipulated the election process to suit themselves, rejiggering congressional districts to sideline voters and boost their political parties.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

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