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beseemeth

US/bəˈsiː.məθ/

beseemeth is the third-person singular simple present indicative of beseem.

Meaning of beseem

Verb

beseem (third-person singular simple present beseems, present participle beseeming, simple past and past participle beseemed)

  1. (ambitransitive, archaic) Generally with a qualifying word such as ill or well: to appear, look, or seem (a certain way for someone or something).
    • This inn beseems well for a weary wayfarer.
  2. (ambitransitive, archaic) Without any qualifying word: to be appropriate or creditable (for someone or something).
    • It beseems you not to grumble thus.
    Synonyms:
    become, befit, suit
    Antonyms:
    misbeseem, unbeseem

Origin of beseemeth

From beseem + -eth.

Questions about beseemeth

What is beseemeth the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Beseemeth is the third-person singular simple present indicative of beseem.
How do you pronounce beseemeth?
Beseemeth is pronounced /bəˈsiː.məθ/ (US).

Words near beseemeth in the dictionary

  1. beseeking
  2. beseeks
  3. beseem
  4. beseemed
  5. beseemest
  6. beseemeth
  7. beseeming
  8. beseemingly
  9. beseemingness
  10. beseemings
  11. beseemly

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