befit

verb

bi-ˈfit How to pronounce befit (audio)
Definition of befitnext
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 Blending style with luxury, the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection partnered with iconic Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz to reimagine its pool and lounge spaces, introducing styles befitting the jet set crowd. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2026 The 13-bedroom property sits on its own, 58,000-acre preserve, and has a gloriously over-the-top interior befitting a property imagined by the late Jocelyn Wildenstein—think a Swiss Vault bank door to unlock the wine cellar. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 While Nolan often wrangles what seems like a cast of thousands, the look departs from the Old Hollywood vision of the sword-and-sandal epic, creating something equal parts majestic and strange, as befits a story peppered with fantastical elements. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 But Nunez, as befits her subject matter, is high on today’s crop of young authors. — Literary Hub, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for befit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for befit
  1. suffice
  2. fit
  3. serve
  4. suit
  5. do
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  • The list goes on; suffice it to say, there’s a wide gulf between Book Tumbleton and Show Tumbleton.
    — Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Because of this, the majority of big-ship Alaska cruises require passengers to carry a passport, though there are some exceptions where a birth certificate can suffice.
    — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of suffice
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  • The perfect size for a daypack, this backpack is large enough to fit a decent amount, such as a book, large headphones, a sweater, snacks and a water bottle, alongside your basic essentials like your wallet, phone and keys.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The rubber surface can be sized to fit your paddle accordingly.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of fit
Verb
  • The rapper, born Kentrell Gaulden, was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison with credit for time served dating back to at least May 2024.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier this week, the EFL confirmed it had been served with legal proceedings by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) over changes enacted in League One, with the PFA citing insufficient consultation on the rule amendments.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of serve
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  • There’s no single best small backpack, but there are some excellent options out there to suit people with a range of styles and preferences.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • So, similarly to competitors like SoFi, ELFI is best suited for students with strong credit profiles or cosigners.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of suit
Verb
  • What person in their sane mind that’s not a Russian asset would do that?
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Western Digital is talking about doing this with 12-14 disks in a drive.
    — Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of do

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