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be fitting

VERB
behoove
Synonyms
STRONG
befit beseem suit
WEAK
be expected be incumbent upon be needful be one's obligation be required be requisite be right owe it to
VERB
belong
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apply exist fit reside
STRONG
accord agree appertain associate bear become befit chime concern correlate correspond go harmonize inhere match permeate pertain refer regard set suit touch vest
WEAK
attach to be a component be a constituent be a part be akin be an adjunct of be connected with be linked with be related be relevant bear upon go with have relationship to have respect to have to do with
Antonyms
STRONG
avoid differ disagree disapprove disassociate disconnect oppose refuse

Example Sentences

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It’d be fitting if their journey as a duo culminated with a trip to the Oscars.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025

This soup takes no more than an hour, is perfect for a rainy day and will be fitting for practically anyone you serve it to: It’s devoid of dairy, gluten or any animal products.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2024

It may be fitting that “voice” comes first on that list.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2023

Naming the IPL Trophy after him would be fitting.

From BBC • May 15, 2023

“Wouldn’t it be fitting if your family’s store supplied some decorative touches for the show? Wall hangings, screens, lanterns and such?”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu