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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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
This would be a monument befitting the greatest player ever to wear a Heat uniform, according to Riley.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
Heringer wore two elegant bridal looks for the occasion, perfectly befitting the 1920s-era venue, which features 25 acres of gardens and an Italian renaissance-style villa with lots of Art Deco details.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Marvin is five now, and—as befits a dog who lives within walking distance of Zabar’s in a neighborhood overrun with AARP subscriptions—has developed a series of gastrointestinal issues in addition to his angst.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/befit. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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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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