beseem

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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Verb
  • Arming a few thousand members of Iran’s Kurdish minority, as some have floated, will not suffice.
    Dennis Ross, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Everybody was on their best behavior Monday night, with the possible exception of one crucial play, and the clutch shot-making of Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander more than sufficed as great theater.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • So, this administration is doing it all backwards.
    Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Experiencing that life cycle of knowing where my food comes from and watching my uncles do the butchering and then eating it the same day through slow roasting was really impactful for me as a kid.
    Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The main theater where talks were held was extraordinary, befitting of the art appreciators in the room.
    Vanessa Grigoriadis, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Within this inspirational setting, F ZEEN ATHENS offers guests the comforts and facilities that befit a top-of-the-line city hotel.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Russia's Defense Ministry on Saturday said the nighttime strikes targeted energy and industrial facilities serving Ukraine's armed forces, as well as military airfields.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Paint rollers serve as toilet paper handles, reclaimed wood accents line the walls, and refurbished oil drums pose as outdoor seating.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • For families The Marlton is best suited for adults.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Some plants need a lot of sun, others are suited to a shade garden, and still others fall somewhere in between.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The initial goal was a single-family home that could fit a family of four (plus a dog), and was within walking distance of the school.
    Carisa Crawford Chappell, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The man at the gun shop looked at Martinez, a small woman with round eyes and rosy cheeks, and recommended the pistol, which fit nicely in her hands.
    Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Beseem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseem. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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