verb
- to be suitable or appropriate for someone or something
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘befit’; formal
Examples
- Her elegant dress befits the formal occasion.
- Such behavior hardly befits a person of your position.
- The simple ceremony befits their humble lifestyle.
- This grand mansion befits a wealthy family.
- His calm demeanor befits a skilled negotiator.
- The punishment befits the crime committed.