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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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
If Nicks isn’t a bridesmaid, then save her a seat near Andrea Swift, as befits the spiritual mother of the bride.
—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Because slavish inferiority did not befit his spirit.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Corneliani updated its sartorial proposition via functional details befitting a very dapper explorer.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/befit. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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