beseem

Definition of beseemnext
archaic
as in to suffice
to be fitting or proper ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays

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Verb
  • The play subverts itself, never allowing an audience to gain a commanding foothill, even at the end when (suffice it to say) the watchers become the watched.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
  • International flights still require a valid passport or acceptable alternative; a Real ID card alone will not suffice.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The fact that the President is now signalling a messy retreat has nothing to do with insufficient lethality and everything to do with politics—in particular, the alarm in the global oil markets and the American public’s widespread opposition to the war.
    Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
  • If a friend volunteers input, accept their assistance with gratitude rather than doing everything alone for the best results.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Nowadays, the white tie dress code befits the highest, most formal occasions, often steeped in history.
    Vogue, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
  • That delirious excess befits the essence of Lapid’s method, which is a fusion of fiction with indigestibly and irreducibly nonfictional elements.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • There are a number of other guys that are leaders on the field that could have equally served in that opportunity.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
  • It’s served alongside rice cooked with mushrooms and herbs, a clever mashup of Malaysian nasi ulam and Haitian djon djon.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Not every capable, motivated person is suited for every job.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Available on both Windows and macOS, AcePDF is suited for users who need consistent document handling across platforms.
    StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Geno Smith, who eventually became the starting QB in Seattle, also fit the mold of journeyman passer.
    Mike Kaye April 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, its slender base fits inside most cupholders and water bottle bags.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Beseem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseem. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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