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
Following that effort, 247Sports national scouting analyst Gabe Brooks wrote that “Williams’ dynamic game performance was befitting of his entire high school career and All-American Bowl week efforts.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 22, 2024
As was befitting his dignity, the king came into the banquet hall after the guests had taken their places in orderly array.
From Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern by James Edward Talmage
