beseems

Definition of beseemsnext
present tense third-person singular of beseem, archaic
as in suffices
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
  • For some, the lower-tier MacBook Air suffices.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 4 Jan. 2026
  • No single material suffices to replicate that distinctive human texture.
    Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • While not every product in the brand’s SOS collection includes hypochlorous acid (an excellent anti-acneic ingredient), the serum does.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
  • When an older condo building sits on valuable land in a desirable neighborhood, like Biscayne 21 does, developers often see it as an opportunity to tear down the old and replace it with a newer, more profitable luxury condo building.
    Catherine Odom January 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The recital acted like a religious experience in which a rarefied atmosphere befits radiance.
    Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
  • As befits the mountainous setting, this is an excellent time to break out the Fair Isle motif.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • According to Luger, the flavors are bold but beautifully restrained and the space has an easy warmth that suits anything from a quick dinner to a longer evening.
    Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Create a budget-friendly TV stand with a custom DIY that suits your needs.
    Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Use this time to think about what makes sense to offload that no longer serves your career.
    Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The college serves an additional 3,253 professional skills training students through workforce development, job training, adult education and other programs.
    Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Beseems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseems. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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