Synonyms of befits

befits

verb

present tense third-person singular of befit

as in suffices

to be fitting or proper

spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suffices
• does
• fits
• suits
• serves
• beseems
• goes
• satisfies
• fills the bill
• works
• functions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of befits

Unlike Monteverde with its open floor plan, high ceilings, and rollicking decibel level, Lo So will be quieter as befits a restaurant in a residential neighborhood. — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

As befits the title, Solnit offers meandering meditations on exploration, art, and family history. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026

Rooms As befits the renowned and ever expanding Rosewood collection, rooms and suites at the Anasazi set the benchmark for a luxury stay. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026

And not every run will be a banger, of course; there’s plenty of randomness involved, as befits the genre. — ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

While Nolan often wrangles what seems like a cast of thousands, the look departs from the Old Hollywood vision of the sword-and-sandal epic, creating something equal parts majestic and strange, as befits a story peppered with fantastical elements. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

But Nunez, as befits her subject matter, is high on today’s crop of young authors. — Literary Hub, 14 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

No matter how much someone disagrees with recent decisions by the high court, threatening to subordinate judicial independence to the whims of a political party befits a banana republic. — Washington Post Editorial Board, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026