befits

present tense third-person singular of befit
as in suffices
to be fitting or proper spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion

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Recent Examples of befits Occasionally eyebrows have been raised and tongues have clucked, as when Nancy Reagan splashed out on new china, but a simple and sober aesthetic has been maintained, as befits a democratic republic. — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 As befits an aviation company, Beta offers flying lessons for all employees—a perk that is intended to give engineers, software developers, pilots, and mechanics a common language. — IEEE Spectrum, 28 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for befits
Verb
  • Simply photographing the surface of the brain somehow suffices.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The majority explained that authority for the president to construct the ballroom requires satisfying both of those statutes; neither alone suffices.
    — Ellen P. Aprill, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • California Surfaces does mostly new homes and commercial jobs such as airports and hospitals.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The robot does the physical work while a person controls its movements from a safer location.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
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  • The flap magnetically fits over a front-facing peg that holds an indicator LED that glows different colors depending on the case’s battery level.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
  • With so many styles, sizes, and price points available, finding a tree that fits your space, budget and decorating style is easier than ever.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
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  • There are several ways to do this, and experts recommend choosing the method that best suits you.
    — Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Make your interest known, then listen carefully enough to learn whether the opportunity actually suits you.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
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  • Anna Saavedra serves as the director of the Center for Civic Society within the University of Southern California Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy and Government Service.
    — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Rockefeller died Thursday night at his home in Washington, said Mary Stewart, vice president for external affairs at WETA, the public broadcasting station where Rockefeller's wife, Sharon, serves as president and CEO.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Befits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befits. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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