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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“I thought it would be fitting to light the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum’s torch in celebration of the Dodgers’ victory at the venue the team played their first World Series winning season,” Hahn said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2024

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

But given the tight nature of this series - the first three matches all ended with tense, nerve-shredding conclusions - it would be fitting if more drama is created on Monday.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2023

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

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2023

I wanted to bake my own bread and decided it would be fitting to use wild yeast.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

be fitting

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