What does BEFIT mean?

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.