befit
verb (used with object)
to be proper or appropriate for; suit; fit.
is befitting
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present progressiveof befit (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Ms Alexander said it was "absolutely wonderful that Westminster, the RAF and everyone decided it was worth the effort to honour him in a way that is befitting".
From BBC ● May 25, 2023
“A Seimone Augustus statue is befitting for a student-athlete whose talents, accomplishments, and impact will forever stand the test of time,” LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward said in a news release.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 12, 2022
As is befitting its sports car legacy, Lotus is emphasizing the performance capabilities of its new electric SUV.
From The Verge ● Mar. 29, 2022
“DoD is prepared to provide post-election services and support in a professional, orderly, and efficient manner that is befitting of the public’s expectation of the Department and our commitment to national security,” Gough said.
From Reuters ● Nov. 24, 2020
If, therefore, Christ, as man, was predestinated the Son of God, it will follow that this is befitting to any other man.
From Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Saint Aquinas Thomas
