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
  • Neglecting Scalability And Flexibility A common pitfall in data streaming is neglecting scalability and flexibility, assuming early architectures will suffice as data volume and velocity increase.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • After that, a spot next to Elway would more than suffice.
    Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of suffice
Verb
  • Against an Auburn team that wanted to do the same things, Alabama’s defense bounced back in a major way.
    Kennington Smith III, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, 90% of workers rely on informal networks, friends, and unspoken understandings to get things done.
    Lindsay Kohler, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of do
Verb
  • Lucid’s selection in three categories was befitting of the luxury niche carmaker’s vehicles.
    James Raia, The Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2024
  • That makes exergue a radical act of transparency that befits this show’s ethos.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of befit
Verb
  • As such, this weekend will serve as a homecoming for the school’s new sports czar, who was born and raised in a bedroom community 43 miles north of 30 Rock.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Qatar Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Penske Media Corporation CEO Jay Penske served as hosts.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of serve
Verb
  • This makes sense, as curtain bangs suit almost everyone and have a very low-maintenance grow-out period.
    Sam Escobar, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Take, for instance, her fondness for full-length coats with tiny bottoms, her love of monochromatic dressing, or her willingness to try mens suiting with gusto.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of suit
Verb
  • The neutral khaki hue would also nicely pair with practically anything and the strap fits on my arm (even over my winter coat).
    Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The pet must stay in its carrier, which must fit under the seat in front of you at all times onboard.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of fit
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