befitted; befitting
: to be proper or becoming to
clothing that befits the occasion
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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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
This pendant light is iron forged and hand finished with an antique brass finish to achieve a storied charm befitting French country, traditional, transitional, and cottage bedroom designs.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Standing-room spectators added another 200 or so to the crowd count, and all were treated to a dramatic baseball game befitting a Division 1 championship.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
Marotta has restored Inter to a level of competitiveness befitting their history and tradition, while also enabling them to punch above their weight financially.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/befit. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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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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