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

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Recent Examples on the Web That premise might seem to set up a rather straightforward movie, but Tjahjanto’s indulgent streak forbids him from taking the shortest path to his story’s logical conclusion (an approach befitting a movie that has no logic or conclusion). David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2024 There was a burst of clapping right before the initial point, a curtain-raiser befitting the show about to unfold. CBS News, 7 Sep. 2024 The model and actor ushered in fall with an outfit befitting cooler weather. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024 While the conditions were far from idyllic, the spirit and passion of the fans never wavered while only wanting a ballpark befitting their favorite ball club and community. Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for befit 

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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befit. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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