befit

Example Sentences

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The glitzy Sphere suits Las Vegas; a new football arena along classical lines would befit Washington, which Frederick Douglass praised for “its lofty domes and stately pillars.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Loose curls stand atop his head, messy enough to be neat, neat enough to befit a titan of industry.

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2024

Ralph Fiennes’ version befit a consummate actor who’d long cherished T.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2023

So perhaps a Ward-led touchdown drive to win it would befit this drama-filled afternoon.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2022

Tyrion traveled with two of his own men, as befit a Lannister.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin