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- [bih-fit-ing]
- /bɪˈfɪt ɪŋ/
- /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-fit-ing]
- /bɪˈfɪt ɪŋ/
Definitions of befitting word
- adjective befitting proper or right; suitable 3
- adjective befitting suitable; proper; becoming: planned with a befitting sense of majesty. 1
- verb with object befitting to be proper or appropriate for; suit; fit: His clothes befit the occasion. 1
- verb befitting present participle of befit. 0
- adjective befitting appropriate, becoming. 0
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Origin of befitting
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1555-65; befit + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Befitting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
befitting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for befitting
adj befitting
- conforming — to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to): to conform to rules.
- right — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
- fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- becoming — A piece of clothing, a colour, or a hairstyle that is becoming makes the person who is wearing it look attractive.
- fitting — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
Antonyms for befitting
adj befitting
- inaccurate — not accurate; incorrect or untrue.
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- unsuited — appropriate: She is suited to such a job.
- incorrect — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
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