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.

Nearby words

besant, besançon, bescreen, bescribble, beseech, beseem, beseleel, beset, besetting, beshow, beshrew

Origin of beseem

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

Related forms

un·be·seem·ing, adjective

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Examples from the Web for beseeming

Time would come when M'tela would ceremoniously bring in his real present--assuredly magnificent as beseeming his power.
The Leopard Woman|Stewart Edward White
Mrs. Polly watched them with beseeming awe and deference, but it was a great trial to her, and she grew very nervous over it.
The Pot of Gold|Mary E. Wilkins
The council composed themselves to the beseeming degree of attention.
The Fortunes of Nigel|Sir Walter Scott
Tressilian appeared, and made a low and beseeming reference.
Kenilworth|Sir Walter Scott

Yea, peace is too little; exceeding joy is the portion, and most beseeming condition of the upright.
A Christian Directory (Part 4 of 4)|Richard Baxter

British Dictionary definitions for beseeming

beseem

/ (bɪˈsiːm) /

verb

archaic to be suitable for; befit

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