Definition of beseem Beseem

be•seem

We found 7 definitions of beseem from 5 different sources.

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What does beseem mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb
beseem - accord or comport with; "This kind of behavior does not suit a young woman!"
  befit, suit
  gibe, jibe, correspond, tally, agree, fit, match, check shift from one side of the ship to the other; "The sail jibbed wildly"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • beseem (Verb)
    To appear, seem, look with some qualifying word.
  • beseem (Verb)
    To be appropriate or creditable without qualifying word.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • beseem (v. t.)
    Literally: To appear or seem (well, ill, best, etc.) for (one) to do or to have. Hence: To be fit, suitable, or proper for, or worthy of; to become; to befit.
  • beseem (v. i.)
    To seem; to appear; to be fitting.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • beseem
    be-sēm′, v.t. to be seemly or fit for: to become: to be fit for or worthy of: (Spens.) to become or appear.—ns. Beseem′ing, Beseem′ingness—adv. Beseem′ingly

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  • beseem, verb, present, 1st person singular of beseem (infinitive).
  • beseem, verb (infinitive).

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