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
  • Annabelle Saco, 24, of Bloomfield, Michigan, does a combination of shopping online and at the mall – and she's seen an increase of shoppers her age in those spaces.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Parties by Panache does full event planning, including servers, bar, rentals, flowers, music, invitations and photography.
    Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The service Service is low-key and casual, as befits the country setting.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
  • As befits Jack’s super-indie career, Family Movie projects a loose and scrappy vibe.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • That intimate setup suits the candid subject matter of the new record, whose incubation—and attendant health scare—is among the topics explored in Philip Sherburne’s recent profile, Bill Callahan Laughs at Death.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Scent is all about personal preference, so choose a fragrance that suits your style.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Wolf, who serves as president of AFGE TSA Local 1127, is hesitant to walk away from both the job that turned her life around and her role advocating for fellow officers.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The event serves as a fundraiser for the FIT Foundation, an arm of the institute designed to uplifting the next generation of FIT students through scholarships and academic programs.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Beseems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseems. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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