Befits Meaning in English
word · lemma: befit
bɪˈfɪts
bi-FITS
bɪfˈɪts
bif-ITS
Definition
Means to be appropriate for or suitable to someone or something, especially in terms of status, appearance, or behavior.
Usage & Nuances
'Befits' is formal and usually used for behavior or attributes that suit a particular status or role, e.g., 'as befits a king.' Often followed by a noun or pronoun. Not common in everyday speech; use 'suits' or 'fits' in casual contexts.
Spanish: corresponde a - conviene aPortuguese (BR): cabe a - convém aPortuguese (PT): cabe a - convém aChinese (Simplified): 适合于 - 与...相称Chinese (Traditional): 適合於 - 與...相稱Hindi: उचित है - शोभा देता हैArabic: يليق بـ - يناسبBengali: মানানসই - উপযোগী (উচ্চ মর্যাদার ক্ষেত্রে)Russian: соответствует - подобаетJapanese: ふさわしい - 似合う（立場に対して）Vietnamese: phù hợp - xứng đángKorean: 어울리다 - 걸맞다Turkish: yakışmak - uygun olmakUrdu: موزوں ہونا - مناسب ہوناIndonesian: sesuai - pantas
Example Sentences
He wore a suit that befits the occasion.
basic
That calm attitude befits a good teacher.
basic
His speech befits a leader.
basic
She handled the crisis with a dignity that befits her position.
natural
It's only right that such responsibility befits the eldest sibling.
natural
Everything in the office befits a company of this stature.
natural