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- [bih-seem]
- /bɪˈsim/
- /bɪ.ˈsiːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-seem]
- /bɪˈsim/
Definitions of beseem word
- verb beseem to be suitable for; befit 3
- intransitive verb beseem to be suitable or appropriate (to) 3
- verb with object beseem to be fit for or worthy of; become: conduct that beseems a gentleman. 1
- verb without object beseem to be suitable or fitting. 1
- verb beseem (archaic, transitive and intransitive) To appear, seem, look (with some qualifying word). 0
- verb beseem (archaic, transitive and intransitive) To be appropriate or creditable (without qualifying word). 0
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Origin of beseem
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
First recorded in 1175-1225, beseem is from the Middle English word bisemen. See be-, seem
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Parts of speech for Beseem
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
beseem popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
beseem usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for beseem
verb beseem
- befit — If something befits a person or thing, it is suitable or appropriate for them.
- suit — a set of clothing, armor, or the like, intended for wear together.
- proper — adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
- satisfy — to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him.
- conform — If something conforms to something such as a law or someone's wishes, it is of the required type or quality.
Antonyms for beseem
verb beseem
- anger — Anger is the strong emotion that you feel when you think that someone has behaved in an unfair, cruel, or unacceptable way.
- disappoint — to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of: His gross ingratitude disappointed us.
- frustrate — to make (plans, efforts, etc.) worthless or of no avail; defeat; nullify: The student's indifference frustrated the teacher's efforts to help him.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- annoy — If someone or something annoys you, it makes you fairly angry and impatient.