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befit

verb be·fit \bi-ˈfit, bē-\

: to be suitable to or proper for (someone or something)

be·fit·tedbe·fit·ting

Full Definition of BEFIT

transitive verb
:  to be proper or becoming to <clothing that befits the occasion>
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First Known Use of BEFIT

15th century

Related to BEFIT

Synonyms
do, beseem [archaic], fit [archaic], go, serve, suit
BEFIT Defined for Kids

befit

verb be·fit \bi-ˈfit\
be·fit·tedbe·fit·ting

Definition of BEFIT for Kids

:  to be suitable to or proper for <Wear clothes befitting the occasion.>

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