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beseems

beseems 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

Questions about beseems

What is beseems the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Beseems is the third-person singular simple present indicative of beseem.

Words near beseems in the dictionary

  1. beseeming
  2. beseemingly
  3. beseemingness
  4. beseemings
  5. beseemly
  6. beseems
  7. beseen
  8. besees
  9. beselve
  10. besend
  11. besequined

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