befit

verb

be·​fit bi-ˈfit How to pronounce befit (audio)
bē-
befitted; befitting
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transitive verb

: to be proper or becoming to
clothing that befits the occasion

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She has a mind for serious inquiry, as befits a scientist. spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion
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Nothing is topping that 2016 title or the sheer volume of LeBron’s statistics, but helping the Knicks end a 54-year streak would have been an accomplishment befitting James’ career. — Dan Woike, New York Times, 31 July 2026 And not every run will be a banger, of course; there’s plenty of randomness involved, as befits the genre. — ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 With decades devoted to more mainstream roles befitting of the blonde bombshell, Anderson now embraces projects that both challenge and scare her. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 July 2026 Blending style with luxury, the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection partnered with iconic Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz to reimagine its pool and lounge spaces, introducing styles befitting the jet set crowd. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for befit

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of befit was in the 15th century

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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/befit. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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befit

verb
be·​fit bi-ˈfit How to pronounce befit (audio)
befitted; befitting
: to be suitable to or proper for
clothes befitting the occasion

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