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Besort

/bɪˈsɔː(ɹ)t/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive, obsolete) To suit; fit; become..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (transitive, obsolete) To suit; fit; become.
  2. (obsolete) Something fitting or appropriate; suitable company, associates, or attendants.

Example Sentences

such men as may besort your age
With such accommodation and besort / As levels with her breeding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does besort mean?

Besort means (transitive, obsolete) To suit; fit; become..

What is a synonym for besort?

The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.

What is the opposite of besort?

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How do you use besort in a sentence?

such men as may besort your age

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