beseem

Definition of beseemnext
archaic
as in to suffice
to be fitting or proper ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays

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Verb
  • And, against many a playoff team, that would probably suffice.
    Tony Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Cavina says a light tap on the nose while working with lion cubs would suffice when things started to go south.
    Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The governor’s comments underscored the limited power of the commission, which could not issue subpoenas, file charges or compel anyone to do anything.
    Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
  • The New York Knicks emphatically did so with a scoreline that should be reserved for horror movies.
    Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • The pulpy setup befits a paperback crime thriller but is infused with some self-aware marital satire.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Regardless of whether plans are rejigged, there will be plenty of pomp and circumstance for Charles, 77, as befitting a state visit of a British king to a country that his ancestors once ruled.
    Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Chad Epperson, who had been managing the club’s Double-A Portland affiliate in the Eastern League, will serve as the interim third-base coach.
    Jimmy Golen, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Song is expected to serve as a left-handed bat off the bench while in Mexico.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • There is a pool and connecting rooms are available; however, the clientele tends to be slightly older on average, and families with young children might be better suited to another beach resort, where more amenities and kid-friendly programming are available.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Instead, it has been fully integrated into the practice’s comprehensive refractive program, allowing surgeons to match each patient with the procedure best suited to their anatomy and visual goals.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The metaphor perfectly fits the 6-foot-5 Jordan, who casts an imposing figure on the mound.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The roomy interior easily fits travel essentials—think a camera, wallet, passport, portable charger, phone, and more—without feeling bulky.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Beseem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseem. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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