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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Raducanu, who is returning to competitive action this week at the Madrid Open after a month off, said Petchey will be "fitting" her around his other commitments at the WTA 1000 clay-court event.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2025

“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

It may take some unexpected developments, but that would be fitting in this crazy Cleveland season.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2023

Billy Buck sat down on the steps, because he was a cow-hand, and it wouldn’t be fitting that he should go first into the dining-room.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck

be fitting

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