befitted; befitting
: to be proper or becoming to
clothing that befits the occasion
Examples of befit in a Sentence
She has a mind for serious inquiry, as befits a scientist.
spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion
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Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
The room is a design spectacle befitting its location: a golden glamorous affair of chandeliers, arched windows, glowing staircases, and touches of pink textiles.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Ross, who co-wrote the script with Joslyn Barnes, achieves an advance in narrative form, one that singularly befits the movie’s subject—not just dramatically but historically and morally, too.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
Each event featured different décor, color schemes, and attire befitting the celebration.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/befit. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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befit
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be·fit
bi-ˈfit 
befitted; befitting
: to be suitable to or proper for
clothes befitting the occasion
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