befit
Pronunciations (2)
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/bɪˈfɪt/
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bɪˈfɪt
Verb
to be fit for
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His conduct was not befitting an officer of his station.
Clarke's side roared back with courage and belief befitting a team who had held their nerve in two shootouts to get here.
More examples (1)
Fine or arrogant speech does not befit [an empty-headed] fool—much less do lying lips befit a prince
Verb
accord or comport with
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This kind of behavior does not suit a young woman!
Word forms
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