beseem

verb

be·​seem bi-ˈsēm 

beseemed; beseeming; beseems

intransitive verb

archaic : to be fitting or becoming

transitive verb

archaic : to be suitable to : befit

Synonyms

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

Examples of beseem in a Sentence

ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Kids Definition

beseem

verb

be·​seem bi-ˈsēm 

archaic

: to be proper for