• Beseem

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /bɪˈsiːm/

    Origin

    From be- + seem.

    Full definition of beseem

    Verb

    1. (archaic, transitive and intransitive) To appear, seem, look (with some qualifying word).This inn beseems well for a weary traveller.
    2. (archaic, transitive and intransitive) To be appropriate or creditable (without qualifying word).
      • Clarendona duty well beseeming the preachers
      • HookerWhat form of speech or behavior beseemeth us, in our prayers to God?
      • 1819: “Lady,” said Cedric, “this beseems not; were further pledge necessary, I myself, offended, and justly offended, as I am, would yet gage my honour for the honour of Ivanhoe.” — Walter Scott,
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