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   Be·fit

   /bəˈfit/

   

   verb

   • 1. be appropriate for; suit: "the ballet ends nobly, as befits a tragedy"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from be- + fit1.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   The meaning of BEFIT is to be proper or becoming to. How to use befit in a sentence.

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   BEFIT definition: 1. to be suitable or right for someone or something: 2. to be suitable or right for someone or…. Learn more.

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   Befit definition: to be proper or appropriate for; suit; fit. See examples of BEFIT used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBEFIT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If something befits a person or thing, it is suitable or appropriate for them. [formal] They offered him a post befitting his seniority and experience. [VERB noun] He writes beautifully, as befits a poet. [VERB noun] Synonyms: be appropriate for, become, suit, be fitting for More Synonyms of befit. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   Define befit. befit synonyms, befit pronunciation, befit translation, English dictionary definition of befit. tr.v. be·fit·ted , be·fit·ting , be·fits To be suitable to or appropriate for: formal attire that befits the occasion.

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   5 days ago · befit. Other forms: befitting; befits; befitted. Definitions of befit. verb. accord or comport with. synonyms: beseem, suit. see more.

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   To be suitable or proper for; be suited or becoming to. Webster's New World. To be fit for. His conduct was not befitting an officer of his station. Wiktionary. Synonyms: beseem. suit. match. fit. correspond. conform. become. go with. behoove. Befit Sentence Examples. The lack of subtlety does not befit such fine tunes.

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   Definition of befit verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishbefit | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    befit definition: to be suitable or right for someone or something: . Learn more.

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    Jun 2, 2024 · befit (third-person singular simple present befits, present participle befitting, simple past and past participle befitted or befit) to be fit for. His conduct was not befitting an officer of his station. Synonyms. [ edit] behoove. Derived terms. [ edit] unbefit. Translations. [ edit] ± be fit for. Categories: English terms prefixed with be-