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be fitting

VERB
behoove
Synonyms
STRONG
befit beseem suit
WEAK
be expected be incumbent upon be needful be one's obligation be required be requisite be right owe it to
VERB
belong
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apply exist fit reside
STRONG
accord agree appertain associate bear become befit chime concern correlate correspond go harmonize inhere match permeate pertain refer regard set suit touch vest
WEAK
attach to be a component be a constituent be a part be akin be an adjunct of be connected with be linked with be related be relevant bear upon go with have relationship to have respect to have to do with
Antonyms
STRONG
avoid differ disagree disapprove disassociate disconnect oppose refuse

Example Sentences

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I am backing Leicester to take it, and it would be fitting for Jamie Vardy to mark his final home game for the club with his 200th Foxes goal.

From BBC • May 15, 2025

It’d be fitting if their journey as a duo culminated with a trip to the Oscars.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025

This soup takes no more than an hour, is perfect for a rainy day and will be fitting for practically anyone you serve it to: It’s devoid of dairy, gluten or any animal products.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2024

LANDRUM: It would be fitting if Parton slipped in as a nominee and won.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2024

I wanted to bake my own bread and decided it would be fitting to use wild yeast.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

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