beseem

verb

bi-ˈsēm How to pronounce beseem (audio)
Definition of beseemnext
archaic
as in to suffice
to be fitting or proper ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beseem
  1. suffice
  2. do
  3. befit
  4. serve
  5. suit
  6. fit
Verb
  • The court concluded that Wright’s contempt was of such gravity that only a custodial sentence would suffice.
    Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The Syrian people face monumental challenges, and after more than a decade of conflict and devastation, piecemeal solutions will not suffice.
    Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of suffice
Verb
  • De-escalation hadn’t yet hit the mainstream in law enforcement, but Sibley recalled spending most of his days doing just that.
    Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But making homemade eggnog that’s safe is easier said than done.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of do
Verb
  • All of this takes place against a stunning visual backdrop that is reminiscent of Villeneuve's two films but also sets the series apart, as befits a prequel.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • And no, this political jaunt doesn’t befit an entity with such a storied history and important mission: protect capitalism from itself.
    Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of befit
Verb
  • Critics argue that these plans frequently serve more as legal protection for employers than as sincere efforts to enhance employee performance, with many workers feeling ambushed, targeted and destined for failure when placed on a PIP.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Aaron Hernandez killed himself in 2017 while serving a murder sentence.
    Staff And Wire Reports, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of serve
Verb
  • Narcissistic bosses have a habit of rewriting history to suit their narrative.
    Mark Murphy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • But Liverpool felt that his favoured three at the back formation wouldn’t suit the current squad.
    James Pearce, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of suit
Verb
  • While larger items, like a laptop or camera, won’t fit inside, this portable box is a great way to ensure all your smaller valuables are in one place.
    Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
  • To try to say somebody is a moderate or something just doesn't fit.
    Kate Walter, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of fit
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