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
  • And a cougar attacks in a very different way than a bear does.
    Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Of course, gold mining stocks also carry risks that physical gold does not, including operational costs, management decisions and broader stock market volatility.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • As befits the title, everything about American Classic feels old-fashioned, if not downright hokey.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Some American viewers were pulled into it by a boring—and slightly embarrassing—poster of Harrison Ford, smirking in a suit, while a loyal Melanie Griffith clings to his shoulder and Sigourney Weaver, as befits her role of nemesis, gives a wicked smile.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In Tulum, just choose the tempo that suits you and let the landscape do the rest.
    Gina Góngora, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Select the method that best suits you.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • La Popular, on the other hand, is a dreamy open-air spot that serves lunch and dinner focused on more sustainable, local cuisine.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Richard Kahn, who worked closely with Epstein for years and now serves as an executor of his estate, appeared for the closed deposition on Capitol Hill.
    STEPHEN GROVES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Beseems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseems. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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