beseem
[ bih-seem ]
/ bɪˈsim /
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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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beseem
/ (bɪˈsiːm) /
verb
archaic to be suitable for; befit
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