beseemed

verb

past tense of beseem, archaic
as in sufficed
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 beseemed
  1. sufficed
  2. did
  3. suited
  4. befitted
  5. served
  6. fitted
Verb
  • For players 20 and older, a full season in the AHL sufficed to accrue a professional season.
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For most, this would have sufficed for nautical recreation.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026
Definition of sufficed
Verb
  • Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
    — Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Wisconsin Republicans did the same last year, and similar efforts have been raised in other states.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Definition of did
Verb
  • Palm trees are especially suited to accommodating the vining growth of both dragon fruit and passion fruit.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Glashutte Original This show model is particularly suited to Aspen with its concentrated luxury retail sector, affluent resident and visitor base, high-end hospitality, and walkable downtown.
    — Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of suited
Verb
  • The novelty, for her, of being in a relationship nowheresville befitted the album’s titular concept.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Piker’s inclusion befitted an era in which independent creators dominate.
    — Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
Definition of befitted
Verb
  • Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson, a former student of McKenna’s, served as emcee for the ceremony.
    — Staff report, Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Restaurant Pjerin, recognised by the Michelin Guide, is fine‑dining bliss with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served on a sleek glass terrace overlooking the Old Town.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of served
Verb
  • The first of 16 aircraft fitted with the seats is expected to arrive in 2028.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The equally charming loveseat version, now $240 off in chocolate brown, has a matching midcentury look and is ready to fit into any cozy living room nook.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of fitted
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“Beseemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseemed. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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