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
  • This is not a moment where simply modeling democratic and humanitarian principles by our own behavior suffices.
    Ernesto Burden, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
  • For some, the lower-tier MacBook Air suffices.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • California does a good job verifying its voter rolls, but there’s no harm in requiring an ID provided the requirements don’t create excessive hurdles for those who may not have a driver’s license.
    The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
  • Aub says that in general, curly hair does best with gentle, hydrating formulas that can both cleanse the scalp without sacrificing the integrity of the curl pattern.
    Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • The pulpy setup befits a paperback crime thriller but is infused with some self-aware marital satire.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
  • But the meagreness of the world befits its protagonists, both of whom become stuck in certain phases after failing to come to grips with their formative traumas.
    Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Amangiri suits guests who want wellness paired with landscape and cultural immersion, and SHA Mexico is built for travelers who want structured medical programming with measurable follow-through.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
  • The trick is to work with your stylist to design something that suits your personal style.
    Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • The aesthetic presentation also celebrates nature; a gnarled grape vine serves as a platter to display the amuses-bouches.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
  • Mark Mylod serves as executive producer and directed multiple episodes.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 May 2026
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“Beseems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseems. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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