befit

verb
UK: /bɪˈfɪt/
US: /bɪˈfɪt/

  1. To be suitable or appropriate for someone or something; to look good on.

    1. A crown will befit the new king, everyone will agree with this. [ ] [ ]
    2. Such behavior does not befit a leader so he should probably resign soon. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be worthy of or proper for someone or something; to be appropriate or becoming.

    1. Fine clothes befit the importance of the social event tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. Great responsibilities befit a leader that will guide us to victory always. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

behoove become befitting suit
befit adjective

  1. Suitable or appropriate.

    1. It's befit to wear black color for the funeral in my village. [ ] [ ]
    2. His generous donations are befit for a man of his considerable wealth. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "befit" in English means: To be suitable or appropriate for someone or something; to look good on., To be worthy of or proper for someone or something; to be appropriate or becoming..

The phonetic transcription of "befit" is /bɪˈfɪt/ in British English and /bɪˈfɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "befit": behoove, become, befitting, suit.

Example usage of "befit": "A crown will befit the new king, everyone will agree with this.". More examples on the page.