beseem
to be fit for or worthy of; become: conduct that beseems a gentleman.
to be suitable or fitting.
Origin of beseem
1Other words from beseem
- un·be·seem·ing, adjective
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How to use beseem in a sentence
In this world it much beseems the brave man, uncertain about so many things, to be certain of himself for one thing.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XVIII. (of XXI.) | Thomas CarlyleI will not have any man, nor Brynhild's brother marry: it beseems me not with Budli's son to increase a race, or life enjoy.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonIll beseems the good Yudhishthir, royal Pandu's righteous son, Homage to an uncrowned chieftain, to the lowly honour done!
Maha-bharata | AnonymousFather of the noble nation, now retired from life's turmoil, Ill beseems that sin or untruth should thy ancient bosom soil!
Maha-bharata | AnonymousTherefore it beseems us as true knights to prick on bravely, not idly weep because we cannot now recall.
Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow | Jerome K. Jerome
British Dictionary definitions for beseem
/ (bɪˈsiːm) /
archaic to be suitable for; befit
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