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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

/ ɪˈɪ /

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

  • ˈھٳپԲ, adjective
  • ˈھٳپԲly, adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of befit1

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

Origin of befit1

C15: from be- + fit 1
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A tally of 25 unforced errors indicated it was a performance nowhere near befitting of the WTA Tour's dominant clay-court player of recent seasons.

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He "frequently left his post for extended periods... and did not perform his duties in a manner befitting the position", it added.

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It's been a difficult campaign for the young England midfielder after shooting to stardom last season, but this was a moment befitting of his quality.

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On Thursday, a handful of classics from the height of his fame are being repackaged by Rhino Records into a massive box set befitting one of the most influential comics to ever hold a microphone.

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With enthusiasm, he shared the story behind his befitting moniker.

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