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befit
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Verbbefit has 1 sense
befit, suit, beseem - accord or comport with; "This kind of behavior does not suit a young woman!" --1is one way tomatch, fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree Sample sentences: Something ----s somebody Something ----s something
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Verb - To be suitable, proper, or appropriate for someone or something:
Description: Befit is used to describe something that is appropriate or suitable for a person or situation.
Example sentence: The elegant dress befits the grand occasion.
Noun - A quality or characteristic that suits or matches someone or something:
Description: Befit can also be used as a noun to refer to a quality or characteristic that matches or suits someone or something.
Example sentence: Courage is one of the finest befits of a true leader.
Adjective - Suitable or appropriate:
Description: Befit can be used as an adjective to describe something that is suitable or appropriate.
Example sentence: The befit tribute brought tears to everyone's eyes.