Beseem
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪˈsiːm/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Beseem is a verb meaning Generally with a qualifying word such as ill or well: to appear, look, or seem (a certain way for someone or something).
Meaning
Generally with a qualifying word such as ill or well: to appear, look, or seem (a certain way for someone or something).
More Meanings
- Without any qualifying word: to be appropriate or creditable (for someone or something).
Example Sentences
This inn beseems well for a weary wayfarer.
Alt[ea]. Shee would faine marry. / 1. Tis a proper calling, / And well beſeemes her yeares, who would ſhe yoke with?
The girl is born pretty—and a rebel. […] The mouth, artfully carmined to allure, beseems the red door of a white sepulchre.
To ſay the truth, this fact was infamous, / And ill beſeeming any common man; / Much more a Knight, a Captaine, and a Leader.
Word Forms
- beseems
- beseeming
- beseemed
Synonyms for beseem
Depending on context, synonyms include become, suit.
Antonyms for beseem
Common opposites include misbeseem, unbeseem.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include suit, belike, gleam, smile, appeal, belove.
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