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
  • Record-warm ocean water is pushing sea levels higher, while officials and experts say temporary fixes such as seawalls may not suffice as coastal flooding worsens.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • So suffice it to say Shultz went into the new Holmes documentary with some baggage.
    — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of suffice
Verb
  • Why such clueless animosity toward people whose only crime was doing what the nation asked of them?
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • When a team makes an investment in a cornerback like Indianapolis did, that player should be trusted to take on any receiver in the league.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of do
Verb
  • The sleek red bottles befit the Vegas bathroom of any great showgirl.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The primary suite is, of course, befitting of music royalty, with a stone fireplace, a large sitting area, and an adjoining terrace.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of befit
Verb
  • Breakfast is served in the main dining room and leans buffet.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Epstein served 13 months in Palm Beach County Jail with a 12-hour work release during the day.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of serve
Verb
  • InStyle spoke with hairstylists about how to use the accessory and their recommendations on which hairstyles are best suited for it.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Clinicana suits first-time patients, those travelling alone, and anyone who values an organized end-to-end package over a boutique one-patient-a-day format.
    — Burak Onal, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of suit
Verb
  • The actuators needed to be compact enough to fit within the robots while providing sufficient power and reliability for different movements.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The vans were fitted with sham branding for a fuel delivery firm as well as a pool supply company.
    — Willem Marx, NPR, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of fit
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