befit
verb (used with object)
to be proper or appropriate for; suit; fit.
was befitting
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past progressiveof befit.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Everything about the SpaceX IPO was befitting of Elon Musk’s original goal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
It was befitting of an important office job, with only the lightest indicators of riches and omnipotence.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
It was befitting that the album cover would be created by longtime Los Feliz denizen and artist Shepard Fairey, who completed his work the day Haskins reached out to him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2025
The incredible finale was befitting of an epic tie in which Aberdeen twice scored last-gasp levellers.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2024
As was befitting, preparations were made on a grand scale for this celebration.
From The Greater Republic A History of the United States by Charles Morris
