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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
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Words related to beseem

become, befit, conform, correspond, enhance, fit, flatter, go with, gratify, please, satisfy, serve, agree, behoove, benefit, do, go, match, suit, accord

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British Dictionary definitions for beseem

beseem
/ (bɪˈsiːm) /
verb
archaic to be suitable for; befit
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