What does befit mean?
Befit means to be fit for.
Befit
/bɪˈfɪt/ · verb
Meaning
to be fit for.
Example Sentences
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.
Fine or arrogant speech does not befit [an empty-headed] fool—much less do lying lips befit a prince
Synonyms for befit
Antonyms for befit
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Word Forms
- befits
- befitting
- befitted
- befit
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for befit?
Common synonyms include behoove, behove, suit, beseem.
What is the opposite of befit?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use befit in a sentence?
His conduct was not befitting an officer of his station.
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