beseems

verb

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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beseems
  1. suffices
  2. does
  3. befits
  4. suits
  5. serves
Verb
  • Simply continuing your current savings strategy or leaving funds in a traditional savings account no longer suffices.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • But why buy brand new items when an old pillowcase suffices?
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Definition of suffices
Verb
  • At the back of this pharmacy is a beloved restaurant that does New Mexico classics like red-and-green chile enchiladas and huevos rancheros.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026
  • In his role, Thomas does community outreach with the next generation.
    — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of does
Verb
  • While Nolan often wrangles what seems like a cast of thousands, the look departs from the Old Hollywood vision of the sword-and-sandal epic, creating something equal parts majestic and strange, as befits a story peppered with fantastical elements.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • But Nunez, as befits her subject matter, is high on today’s crop of young authors.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Definition of befits
Verb
  • From the classics to the creatives, read on to discover the summer bourbon recipe that best suits your palate.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Sink wore the shade 234 L’Orange Sienne, a gorgeous bronzy-orange color that suits her red hair and pale skin beautifully.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 29 July 2026
Definition of suits
Verb
  • Currently, Steinmeyer serves as the chairman of the Subcommittee on Appropriations related to Public Safety, Corrections, Transportation and Revenue.
    — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • The latter is located in the center of the ship and truly serves as the heartbeat of Beyond.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of serves
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“Beseems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseems. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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