beseem

verb

bi-ˈsēm How to pronounce beseem (audio)
Definition of beseemnext
archaic
as in to suffice
to be fitting or proper ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beseem
  1. suffice
  2. do
  3. befit
  4. serve
  5. suit
  6. fit
Verb
  • In Season Two, the couple dealt with making the relationship work, which culminates in tensions between the pair — and without totally spoiling it, suffice to say that does not end so well.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
  • And so, for the brand, only the most breathable, and healthily inhaled, natural materials will suffice.
    — Jaklin Romine Oct. 15, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of suffice
Verb
  • PhotoTat can have additional practical applications, including for medical tattoos like those done on cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026
  • OpenAI has reportedly floated the idea of giving the government up to a 5% stake in the company and suggested other leading AI companies do the same.
    — Sarah Cannon, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of do
Verb
  • 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, 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, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of befit
Verb
  • In other words, the conservation objective has to come first, with the market serving as a tool rather than becoming the goal itself.
    — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Hands-on flight research Astro will also serve as an engineering research platform at Florida Poly.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of serve
Verb
  • His interests suited McCarthy, and McCarthy’s skills helped him in turn.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • People can upload their resume or Linkedin profile and get a personalized set of potential business ideas that might suit them.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of suit
Verb
  • Today’s Theme There are seven starred clues, each with answers that don’t fit their allotted space.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The compact design allows Bronze Blossom to fit naturally into an everyday carry setup without sacrificing durability.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of fit
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“Beseem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseem. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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