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
  • Sunglasses can suffice in light wind, but ski goggles provide protection for half your face, and make looking into high winds or riding on a zodiac much more comfortable.
    Will McGough, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • If your kitchen is used less often, monthly should suffice.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of suffice
Verb
  • Physicists at the University of Pennsylvania developed a model based on network theory to do just that, describing their work in a February paper published in the journal Physical Review Research.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
  • It’s also thought that an internal pick has the ability to hit the ground running, as an external hire would have a lot of learning to do.
    Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of do
Verb
  • The presentation also befits the occasion and space, which makes for a grander dining experience and not just a place to consume a large piece of meat.
    Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Needless to say, the essence of the track is befitting of the title.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of befit
Verb
  • Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest, considered a military genius and highly respected in the South, served as the Klan’s first Grand Wizard.
    Brittany Friedman / Made by History, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Trudeau has served as Canada’s prime minister for nine years and led the Liberal Party for 11.
    Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of serve
Verb
  • Work closely with a healthcare provider or pharmacist to determine which class of pain relievers best suits your health needs.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
  • However, the main solar energy industry groups working in the region — Solar Energy Industries Assn. and Large-scale Solar Assn. — decided to support the designation after the conservation groups worked with them to craft the monument boundaries to suit their needs.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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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