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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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
In addition to the technical challenges the corner poses, creating high drama for both spectators and golfers, the incredible natural beauty of the stretch is also befitting of the name.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
McLaughlin could be the kind of project who befits the Pats.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Within hours of the airport going dark, engineering experts were questioning whether Heathrow was supported by infrastructure befitting a major world hub.
—Stephen Castle, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/befit. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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