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
  • But a vendetta alone won’t suffice; leaders need a positive vision.
    — Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • With image and video content, screenshotting/recording or using any decent metadata editing tool will suffice to remove this information, too.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of suffice
Verb
  • About how many pounds of fish do each of these strapping, 1,100-lb lads eat per day?
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The episode isn’t quite done, despite leaving off on an explosive note.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of do
Verb
  • Two consecutive summers of very public misses on key targets does not befit a serious operation.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Devers performed at a level befitting a nearly $30-million player, posting an OPS+ of 126 in 2023 and 142 in 2024.
    — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of befit
Verb
  • It’s been hot in Pasadena lately, and according to Cat Chen, the best way to deal with the heat is simple—have your friends over, keep the AC running, and serve a refreshing menu alongside a crisp white wine.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Rio Indio reservoir project is a plan to create a new lake to feed the canal, increase water storage capacity, mitigate lower water levels and serve as a safety measure against future droughts.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of serve
Verb
  • As Variety previously reported, there are few better suited for the role of Kratos than Bautista.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Some suites intentionally feel cave-like and cocooning, which fits the atmosphere but may not suit everyone.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of suit
Verb
  • Legal experts dispute Abbott’s claims that the ritual washing stations are discriminatory, with some saying his attack fits a pattern of anti-Muslim actions and rhetoric.
    — Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Some suites intentionally feel cave-like and cocooning, which fits the atmosphere but may not suit everyone.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of fit
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“Beseem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseem. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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