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befit

[ bih-fit ]

verb (used with object)

befitted, befitting.
  1. to be proper or appropriate for; suit; fit:

    His clothes befit the occasion.



befit

/ ²úɪˈ´Úɪ³Ù /

verb

  1. tr to be appropriate to or suitable for
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ²ú±ðˈ´Ú¾±³Ù³Ù¾±²Ô²µ, adjective
  • ²ú±ðˈ´Ú¾±³Ù³Ù¾±²Ô²µly, adverb
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of befit1

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; be-, fit 1
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of befit1

C15: from be- + fit 1
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With enthusiasm, he shared the story behind his befitting moniker.

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"This will be a historic moment for the Fifa World Cup and a show befitting the biggest sporting event in the world."

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Art from ancient Thrace is often flashy and brusque, as befits a warrior tribe.

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Which befits his “A Real Pain†character, Benji, an extrovert who insults his way into winning over a Polish tour group.

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Marshall certainly got her flowers Sunday in an 76-66 win over No. 25 Illinois, turning in a trademark performance befitting her four years at USC.

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