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
  • But why buy brand new items when an old pillowcase suffices?
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
  • That rationale for military power no longer suffices.
    — Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Definition of suffices
Verb
  • Over 35 years, my job has been to think one or two steps ahead of the market, or at least understand the risk before the crowd does.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • For Unalus, the uncertainty facing families weighs heavily, but so does hope.
    — Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Definition of does
Verb
  • If Nicks isn’t a bridesmaid, then save her a seat near Andrea Swift, as befits the spiritual mother of the bride.
    — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026
  • No matter how much someone disagrees with recent decisions by the high court, threatening to subordinate judicial independence to the whims of a political party befits a banana republic.
    — Washington Post Editorial Board, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Definition of befits
Verb
  • Make sure that the recipes and information are arranged in a way that suits your needs and lifestyle.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • Miami also returns center Aaron Brewer, who has quickly become one of the top players in the NFL at his position for his athleticism, which suits the outside-zone run-blocking scheme well.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Definition of suits
Verb
  • Pancakes, omelets, and breakfast burritos are on the Santa Ana Café breakfast menu, while The Plaza Bar & Grill serves cocktails, salads, and sandwiches poolside.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
  • Birkenstock 1774, the brand’s elevated and experimental line, serves as a platform for collaborations, uniting the brand’s know-how with the creative vision of some of fashion’s biggest names.
    — Augustine Hammond, Vogue, 13 July 2026
Definition of serves
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“Beseems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseems. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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