beseem

verb

be·​seem bi-ˈsēm How to pronounce beseem (audio)
beseemed; beseeming; beseems

intransitive verb

archaic : to be fitting or becoming

transitive verb

archaic : to be suitable to : befit

Examples of beseem in a Sentence

ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of beseem was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Beseem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beseem. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

beseem

verb
be·​seem bi-ˈsēm How to pronounce beseem (audio)
archaic
: to be proper for
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