befitted; befitting
: to be proper or becoming to
clothing that befits the occasion
Synonyms of befit
Examples of befit in a Sentence
She has a mind for serious inquiry, as befits a scientist. spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion
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Regardless of whether plans are rejigged, there will be plenty of pomp and circumstance for Charles, 77, as befitting a state visit of a British king to a country that his ancestors once ruled. —
Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 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 Pork tenderloin with clam sauce, excellent cuts of meat, and a beef Wellington intended to be shared are classic dishes befitting a classic hotel. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 And the hotel certainly feels befitting of royalty, from its expansive spa and hair salon to its iconic pool that's surrounded by palm trees and pink cabanas. —Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for befit
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Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 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 Pork tenderloin with clam sauce, excellent cuts of meat, and a beef Wellington intended to be shared are classic dishes befitting a classic hotel. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 And the hotel certainly feels befitting of royalty, from its expansive spa and hair salon to its iconic pool that's surrounded by palm trees and pink cabanas. —Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for befit
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/befit. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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befit
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be·fit bi-ˈfit 
befitted; befitting
: to be suitable to or proper for
clothes befitting the occasion
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