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
As is befitting its sports car legacy, Lotus is emphasizing the performance capabilities of its new electric SUV.
From The Verge ● Mar. 29, 2022
“They gave him and they gave Gabe a sentence that is befitting a Mafia boss who wantonly kills innocent people,” Peters, a spokesman for the Elder family, told The Associated Press in an interview Thursday.
From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2021
“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
It is befitting that at the beginning of the Creed the omnipotence of God should be emphasized.
From The Excellence of the Rosary Conferences for Devotions in Honor of the Blessed Virgin by Math Josef Frings
