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beseem

[ bih-seem ]
/ bɪˈsim /
Archaic.
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verb (used with object)

to be fit for or worthy of; become: conduct that beseems a gentleman.

verb (used without object)

to be suitable or fitting.

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Origin of beseem

First recorded in 1175–1225, beseem is from the Middle English word bisemen.See be-, seem

OTHER WORDS FROM beseem

un·be·seem·ing, adjective

Words nearby beseem

Besant, bes antler, bescreen, bescribble, beseech, beseem, Beseleel, beset, set in one's ways, be, besetting, beshow
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Words related to beseem

satisfy, conform, fit, gratify, serve, flatter, please, correspond, enhance, become, befit, go with, do, accord, square, suffice, tally, check, harmonize, benefit

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British Dictionary definitions for beseem

beseem
/ (bɪˈsiːm) /

verb

archaic to be suitable for; befit
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