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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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Once more, Becerra was the focal point of attacks, befitting his newfound status as the candidate to beat.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
Not just beat reporters, mind you, but fan sites, Substacks, podcasts and YouTube channels, all of which spend eight months dissecting every name at every position — a media climate befitting modern college football.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 13 May 2026
For one, there's his unique physique, more befitting a runner of longer distances.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 10 May 2026
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/befit. Accessed 20 May. 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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