as in to suffice
to be fitting or proper spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion

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Recent Examples of befit For years, his Holiness had helped to move the Catholic church toward modernity and serving its constituents in a manner befitting the 21st century. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024 Less playful and, befitting her topic, more rigorous, Marilynne Robinson in Reading Genesis nonetheless tempts her reader to wonder whether her train of thought has a clear destination. Nicholas Frankovich, National Review, 24 Oct. 2024 All three bands encapsulate the high velocity distortion befitting modern psych, making this a masterclass for the unindoctrinated weekend attendees. Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Oct. 2024 Lucid’s selection in three categories was befitting of the luxury niche carmaker’s vehicles. James Raia, The Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for befit 
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  • The human touch is irreplaceable, especially in a sector like customer service, where sometimes a bot just won’t suffice.
    Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Although the support probably won’t suffice for more athletic adventures like hiking or running, the no-fuss, super-comfy style is just the thing for hotel lounging, shopping and low-key sight-seeing—with no worry about blisters.
    Samson McDougall, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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  • Lindsey, who also coached with Gus Malzahn at UCF in 2022 and at Auburn in 2017 and 2018, fits that description.
    Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This solution could fit onto small city balconies and could power automotive engines.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Washington's Pope was inspired by Judy Smith, who previously served as deputy press secretary in President George H. W. Bush's administration.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The drama is based on Robyn Carr’s novels; it was developed by Sue Tenney, who served as showrunner until Smith took over in Season 5.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • Artificial intelligence models do much more than generate (occasionally accurate) text responses and (somewhat) realistic videos.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The specific witness and notary requirements depend on your county’s regulations, so do your research ahead of time to ensure.
    Marisa Polansky and Kristine Keller, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Narcissistic bosses have a habit of rewriting history to suit their narrative.
    Mark Murphy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Cookie kits are an easy way to spread holiday cheer and can be created to suit the tastes of sophisticated adults and youngsters alike.
    Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024

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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befit. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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