5 letter words ending in FIT

Befit

Parts of Speech: verb

Definitions:

1. To be suitable or appropriate for something or someone.
2. To be worthy of something; to deserve something.

Pronunciations:

• US: /bɪˈfɪt/
• UK: /bɪˈfɪt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "befit" originated in the 15th century from the Middle English word "befitten," which means "to be suitable for." It is commonly used in formal and academic writing to describe something that is appropriate or fitting for a particular situation or person.

Synonyms:

• Be appropriate for
• Befitting
• Suit
• Fit
• Match

Related Words:

• Befog
• Began
• Begat
• Begun
• Beget

Example Sentences:

1. The elegant dress befits the occasion.
2. His behavior does not befit a person of his status.

Heres what I came up with: Refit

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: To repair or renovate something, especially a ship, so that it is ready for use again.

Pronunciation (US): /riːˈfɪt/

Pronunciation (UK): /riːˈfɪt/

Origin and Usage: The word "refit" originated in the 16th century from the combination of "re-" (meaning "again") and "fit" (meaning "to prepare"). It is most commonly used in the context of repairing or renovating a ship, but can also be used more generally to refer to any type of repair or renovation.

Synonyms: renovate, repair, overhaul, revamp, restore

Related Words: drift, flirt, graft, grift, shift

Example Sentences:

• The ship was in need of a refit after years of neglect.
• The company decided to refit its offices with new furniture and equipment.
• The team spent months refitting the old building to turn it into a modern workspace.

Unfit

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Not suitable or appropriate; not physically or mentally prepared or capable

Pronunciations: US: /ʌnˈfɪt/; UK: /ʌnˈfɪt/

Origin and Usage: The word "unfit" originated from the Old English word "unfæge" which means "unsuitable." Its usage dates back to the 14th century. The word is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to describe a person or thing that is not suitable or prepared for a particular task or situation. It can be used to describe a persons physical, mental, or moral state.

Synonyms: Inappropriate, unsuitable, unfitting, improper, unbecoming

Related Words: Fault, Wrong

Example Sentences:

• He was deemed unfit to serve in the military due to his poor eyesight.
• The food was deemed unfit for human consumption due to its poor quality.
• The coach deemed the player unfit to play due to his lack of fitness.