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Beseem — Be*seem , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Beseemed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Beseeming}.] [Pref. be + seem.] 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Beseem — Be*seem , v. i. To seem; to appear; to be fitting. [Obs.] As beseemed best. Spenser. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
beseem — (v.) early 13c., from BE (Cf. be ) + SEEM (Cf. seem) (v.). Related: Beseemed; beseeming … Etymology dictionary
beseem — [bē sēm′, bisēm′] vi. [ME bisemen: see BE & SEEM] Archaic to be suitable or appropriate (to): what appears to be the direct object of the verb (e.g., him in “it ill beseems him”) is really the indirect object … English World dictionary
beseem — /bi seem /, Archaic. v.t. 1. to be fit for or worthy of; become: conduct that beseems a gentleman. v.i. 2. to be suitable or fitting. [1175 1225; ME bisemen. See BE , SEEM] * * * … Universalium
beseem — verb /bɪˈsiːm/ a) To appear, seem, look (with some qualifying word). This inn beseems well for a weary traveller. b) To be appropriate or creditable (without qualifying word). , 1819: “Lady,” said Cedric, “this beseems not; were further pledge… … Wiktionary
beseem — (Roget s Thesaurus II) verb Archaic. To be appropriate or suitable to: become, befit, behoove, suit. See AGREE … English dictionary for students
beseem — v. a. == make to appear seemly or probable, in part. O. and N. 840 … Oldest English Words
beseem — be·seem || bɪ siËm v. suit, fit … English contemporary dictionary
beseem — v. a. Become, befit, behoove, be proper for, be appropriate for, be meet for … New dictionary of synonyms
