- present participle of befit.
befitting
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“This will be one of the Great Pieces of American Architecture, honoring the history and significance of Arlington Cemetery and befitting the most powerful Capital in the World.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
Thanks to the let-off, Brook treated his home crowd to strokeplay befitting his status as the number-one ranked batter in the world.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
A devout Christian, Beshara expressed hope that she and her colleagues would lead "a legislative revolution befitting Syria" that would bring all citizens safety after more than 13 years of war.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
The room trappings are grand, befitting his dignified status, and completely invented.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Over the years, people had occasionally sought to employ Colin in a manner befitting his talents.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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