befit

verb

be·​fit bi-ˈfit 

bē-

befitted; befitting

transitive verb

: to be proper or becoming to

clothing that befits the occasion

Synonyms

• beseem [archaic]
• do
• fit [archaic]
• go
• serve
• suit

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

Recent Examples on the Web

But the clean, crisp compositions befitting of the luxurious lives led here do gently nudge the eye towards the messiness Sam and Dianne see when there isn’t much else to look at. —Stephen Saito, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025

Writer/director Maybury tells this turbulent story with the acerbic wit and fragmented formalism befitting of the titular artist and his work. —Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025

The musician showcased the pensive track, which references Nashville venue Robert’s Western World, on an acoustic guitar, offering an intimate rendition that befits his current solo tour. —Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2025

Here’s a quick rundown of the game tonight, with a format befitting Sunday’s Academy Awards. —Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for befit

• acquit
• admit
• amrit
• armpit
• backlit
• cockpit
• commit
• dalit
• dendrite
• emit
• illite
• misfit

Kids Definition

befit

verb

be·​fit bi-ˈfit 

befitted; befitting

: to be suitable to or proper for

clothes befitting the occasion