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 most, this would have sufficed for nautical recreation.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026
  • The contact looked incidental and accidental, not forceful and deliberate, and a free kick sufficed.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 19 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
  • Other hostalike plants suited to Florida include caladiums and Amazon lilies.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Since most of the rewards are tied to your Chime membership (the highest requiring $3,000+ in qualifying direct deposits every 34 days), this card is best suited for those who use Chime frequently.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 14 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
  • White Water's diminutive cocktail bar has awesome bottled cocktails served in proper glassware that make for the perfect sundowner to carry across the boardwalk to soak up golden hour over the Pacific.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Matthew Temple said her performance (as well as countryman Sam Short’s in the men’s 400) served as motivation heading into his 100 butterfly win.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of served
Verb
  • Its quincunx to Saturn in your 6th House of Work and Wellness may show where the plan needs to fit people’s actual capacity.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • If there aren’t any, keep your search open to any brand instead of just Weber, focusing on finding bars that fit your grill as close as possible.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of fitted
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“Beseemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseemed. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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