How To Use Befit In A Sentence

At first the duo live in a manner that befits a pair of wealthy American socialites. The Sun
As befitting these sleepiest of islands, visiting is an informal affair. Times, Sunday Times
It is argued that the chiefs need accommodation befitting their ranks and of reasonable size because their jobs entail some requirements to entertain foreign dignitaries. Times, Sunday Times
Two of the ballet's encounters stood out, imbued with a kind of artistic brilliance befitting their underlying influence.
Emily Travis was dainty and delicate and rare, and whether in London or Klondike she gowned herself as befitted the daughter of a millionnaire mining engineer. THE LEAGUE OF THE OLD MEN

Instead of staying indoors, healthily watching a black and white screen – Grandstand, Hancock, Terry and June – they were out canvassing, attending ward meetings, collecting ministers' autographs, drafting position papers and generally behaving in a way unbefitting to young persons. The Ed Balls roadshow: enough to make you weep
N., the national agencies held veto power, giving them a privileged status befitting their clout and status.
On the fringes of this retinue, lions and crocodiles pounce on their victims while an elephant runs amok, and at the centre is the Navab, enlarged as befits his status, bending from his richly caparisoned mount to slash at a lion.
Wilhem Latchoumia: a piano program befitting Gauguin, by Cecelia Porter Link: pianist Latchoumia at NGA
Indeed what a befitting gift for us from his government.
Pillow and blanket, in size befitting that missing infant, made that black perambulator all the more confounding.
The novel's title is apt - so to speak - since "Salute the Dark" is brutal with the characters who are treated mercilessly as befits persons caught in total war, while the atmosphere is tensioned and menacing almost end to end, keeping me to the edge until the final denouements. "Salute the Dark" by Adrian Tchaikovsky with bonus first peek at its US cover by artist Jon Sullivan (Reviewed by Liviu Suciu)
Already he wore the light and baggy silvered suit befitting his rank and his boots were on.
She has given befitting names to two of her shops:.
Not even acknowledging her act is unbefitting a person of her character, of her stature, of her memory!
Befitting its global premise, multilateralism is all big picture. Times, Sunday Times
Inwardly glowing with impatience, Arthur yet saw the necessity of obeying his guide; and when he had pulled the long and loose upper vestment from the old man, he stood before him in a cassock of black serge, befitting his order and profession, but begirt, not with a suitable sash such as clergymen wear, but with a most uncanonical buff-belt, supporting a short two-edged sword, calculated alike to stab and to smite. Anne of Geierstein
I'm surprised Hutchinson didn't write under the pseudonym, TRUSTUS, a label befitting a man who held a plurality of key offices. Hullabaloo
The too-muchness, like the too-longness, befits the Northern Territory's vastness. 'Australia': down-under and over the top
Constructing harmonious schoolyard is a necessary requirement of befitting the times tideway, meanwhile it also is a objective request of following the educational regularity.
With movables and all kinde of furnishment, befitting a house of such outward apparance, hee caused it to be plentifully stored onely to receive, entertaine, and honor all Gentlemen or other The Decameron
All I can manage to say is that Melody defended me like a saint, and Pete acted… very… unbefitting of a gentleman.
She was clad in brocades befitting Kings; her breasts were like twin pomegranates, a woven zone set with all kinds of jewels tightly clasped her waist which expanded below into jutting hips; and her hinder cheeks stood out as a mound of crystal185 supporting a silvern shaft. The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night
Without doubt his experience was slender, and it seemed absurd to pronounce concerning that of which he had no direct knowledge; but so it was, he could not outroot from his mind the persuasion that to plough, to sow, and to reap, were employments most befitting a reasonable creature, and from which the truest pleasure and the least pollution would flow. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793
The word paternal is gender neutral, or may be used for the male guardian, but it primarily relates to or is characteristic of befitting a parent. France Lets In Gay Adoption Under Sarkozy « Unambiguously Ambidextrous
Indeed, as befitted a movement confined to the intelli - gentsia and represented by a pleiad of outstanding intellectuals, philosophical doubt played a greater part Dictionary of the History of Ideas
This should ensure us that the trial in question would be carried out in the most appropriate and befitting manner.
But since larger issues are involved, since the Battle of the Brows troubles, I am told, the evening air, since the finest minds of our age have lately been engaged in debating, not without that passion which befits a noble cause, what a highbrow is and what a lowbrow, which is better and which is worse, may I take this opportunity to express my opinion and at the same time draw attention to certain aspects of the question which seem to me to have been unfortunately overlooked? The Death of the Moth, and other essays
Connecticut is here, and she comes, I doubt not, in the spirit of ROGER SHERMAN, whose name with our very children has become a household word, and who was in life the embodiment of that sound practical sense which befits the great lawgiver and constructer of governments. A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention For Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, Held at Washington, D.C., in February, A.D. 1861
Something befitting two successful young attorneys with business to transact. A RODENT OF DOUBT
As befits the world's oldest and most durable hatred, it has many more adherents and has taken many different forms. Times, Sunday Times
As befits the largest nation in the region, China has sent one of the biggest delegations and the most journalists, many of whom have been billeted in hotels along Haeundae Beach.
He observed no sort of moderation, such as befitted a private man, either in rewarding or in punishing; the recompense of his friends and guests was absolute power over cities, and irresponsible authority, and the only satisfaction of his wrath was the destruction of his enemy; banishment would not suffice. The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans
The food on our most recent visit was what we've come to expect - hot, unpretentious and well-made if a bit slapdash, as befits a café.
He exudes humility and forthrightness, as befits a melodrama Hero. James Scarborough: Snooty and the Beast, All American Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall/Screaming Mimi!, Act Out Mystery Theatre
She was as poised and elegant as her breeding required, Grace thought, and certainly she dressed as befitted her status.
She clomped around the exam room in gogo boots only befitting a doctor who quite possibly got her degree out of a mall booth along with a strip of photos. Dan Bucatinsky: I Can See Clearly Now
However, 20 years after his death his remains were moved to a location more befitting the great Bard himself.
He plays the role with a well placed tragic regality befitting someone who feels he is above everyone, yet below really people, a strange place to be indeed.
You'll find every amenity here, as befits a five-star hotel.
It was an act of public courage befitting the man they loved.
Answered Kamar al-Zaman, “O King, verily this favour, if there be no reason for it, is indeed a wonder of wonders, more by token that thou hast advanced me to dignities such as befit men of age and experience, albeit I am as it were a young child.” The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night
Part I began with a swinging overture and maintained sprightly tempi and bright colors throughout, befitting the optimism of its subject: the annunciation of the birth of Christ. Tracing the Gospel With Renewed Vigor and Drama
We are only trying to ensure that students dress decently and modestly, in a way that befits our culture.
Nay, a strong rëaction occurred in his ideas the moment he had seen his brother's writing; and when he fainted, he fainted from the struggle in his mind of manifold exciting causes, such as these: -- hatred, jealousy, what he called love, though a lower name befitted it, and vexation that his brother was -- not dead. The Complete Prose Works of Martin Farquhar Tupper
That’s a good one – only a member of the crime syndicate could project so well their own reality onto a scapegoat – a straw man – your name befits your amorality – say hi to your crime bosses Bush and Cheney next time you pay homage Think Progress » Santorum: ‘I Think The Focus Should Not Be Iraq, It Should Be Iran’
Before dusk they had come, galloping boldly up to the hall in the manner befitting conquerors, to demand the surrender of the town. THE WOLF AND THE DOVE
Jets wide receivers Braylon Edwards and Santonio Holmes recently christened themselves the " Flight Boys, " a nickname befitting teammates who have aspired to reach the height of their profession this season, if not the height of hubris. '
Even the tinies of them looked every centimetre a ‘cricketer’ with all the trappings befitting a test player.
As the Hon Maurice Williamson said, we have all travelled around places where we have experienced unruly behaviour that is not only unbefitting to the person but brings discredit on other people.
It was a befitting gift to a great mentor by an equally grateful disciple.
A fopling poet though thou wert, dainty and perfumed, yet still a poet, sweet in a lady's bower, where all is fashioned as befits the place and time: a poet indeed! and, what is more, never wert thou turned from thy chosen path of duty by praise or purse -- although a poet and poor all the days of thy most checkered life. The Buccaneer A Tale
Why was someone so blessed with perfection of body and mind unable to find suitable aid, which befitted someone of her lofty station?
Before dusk they had come, galloping boldly up to the hall in the manner befitting conquerors, to demand the surrender of the town. THE WOLF AND THE DOVE
Each was swathed in robes of black, and all carried the sceptre that befitted their station.
Then came forward the Persian sage and, prostrating himself before the King, presented him with a horse5 of the blackest ebony-wood inlaid with gold and jewels, and ready harnessed with saddle, bridle and stirrups such as befit Kings; which when Sabur saw, he marvelled with exceeding marvel and was confounded at the beauty of its form and the ingenuity of its fashion. The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night
The Spanish kings, in conformity to the martial spirit of the times when cards were introduced, were all mounted on horseback, as befitted generals and commanders-in-chief; but their next in command (among the cards) was el caballo, the knight-errant on horseback -- for the old Spanish cards had no queens; and the third in order was the soto, or attendant, that is, the esquire, or armour-bearer of the knight -- all which was exactly conformable to those ideas of chivalry which ruled the age. The Gaming Table : Its Votaries and Victims : Vol. 2
The Lord commanded us not to do harm, lest sin attach to us; wherefore it befitteth us to take compt of whatso is right to do, for that the Almighty biddeth us naught but good in all cases and forbiddeth us only from evil; but what we do, we do of our own design, be it fair or faulty. The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night
A formal gown befits the diplomatic reception.
As befitted such a grand success of the Church, the Crown, and the university scholars, the first edition was issued in folio in 1611; in the same year the New Testament was issued in twelvemo; by the end of the year 1612 the entire Bible would be issued in both quarto and octavo.
“I need a name befitting my status, and I can’t think of one that does the job half as well as Romulus.” Antony and Cleopatra
It is a performance of restrained frustration and quiet despair, coupled with the type of calculated ruthlessness befitting a killer.
No matter how you try to look at it, Galliano's behavior was unbefitting of a premium brand like Dior. Dior Axes Galliano for Anti-Semitic Remarks
It was a lavish reception as befitted a visitor of her status.
He lived in the style befitting a gentleman.
They buried him in unconsecrated ground, as befitted a disreputable member of a degenerate profession.
He lives in luxury unbefitting a man of his character. A Prince of Darkness
Not only must hill rally vehicles adhere to basic road legislation, they must befitted with a valid fire extinguisher, safety engine cut-off device, roll-cage and adequate silencer.
Before dusk they had come, galloping boldly up to the hall in the manner befitting conquerors, to demand the surrender of the town. THE WOLF AND THE DOVE
The answer may well be found in a 1994 essay by Ayers, whose title befits a former merchant seaman: “Navigating a restless sea: The continuing struggle to achieve a decent education for African American youngsters in Chicago.” Deconstructing Obama
Emily Travis was dainty and delicate and rare, and whether in London or Klondike she gowned herself as befitted the daughter of a millionnaire mining engineer. THE LEAGUE OF THE OLD MEN
Since its re-entry into the Olympic movement in 1979, it has regularly found itself near the top of the medal table, as befits a country populated by 1.3 billion.
But, as befits the actor whose screen character is a smart but lairy chancer who finds himself out of his depth, Conlon is a bit bemused at his rising reputation.
It was insulting and again, not befitting someone in my position.
And I thought she couldn't have looked, actually - dare I use the word more regal, and very well-suited and befitting for the occasion.
There will be plenty more of that in St. Louis Wednesday night, but for the players, the focus late Sunday was on this championship series—and, befitting a team from America's foremost beer city, they forwent the bubbly and sprayed Budweiser in the clubhouse. Cardinals Roll Into the World Series
The Queen's building itself has a magnificence and a splendour that befits its reputation.
It's an all-time record befitting the 8 times champion jockey who once won 221 races in a season.
“Woman,” said I with a tone of domestic authority befitting the occasion, “res tuas agas; — mind your washings and your wringings, your stuffings and your physicking, or whatever concerns the outward persons of the pupils, and leave the progress of their education to my usher, Paul Pattison, and myself.” Count Robert of Paris
The match was played in a wonderful spirit, as befits two friends, although the patience of both players was severely tested by some erratic umpiring.
All of this is, of course, behaviour befitting a right-thinking, well-ordered society.
As befits the trade, antique dealers are gabby and knowledgeable and prone to bemoaning that things aren't what they used to be.
This squares with the team song, which goes on about scalping the enemy and other warrior skills, befitting for a game of violence, which football clearly is (I speak as a fan).
The committee found Mr Green guilty of unbefitting conduct but accepted no one had suffered from Mr Green's actions.
Thus, These are the Ghosts is unquestionably trad, but soaked in a churchy eeriness that befits its title.
Through the dry, chilling lines, he always seems one part bemused; you can almost hear a smirk in his voice, which is a deep, rich baritone, unbefitting of a 37-year-old who still half looks like a teenager.
Constructing harmonious schoolyard is a necessary requirement of befitting the times tideway, meanwhile it also is a objective request of following the educational regularity.
A more violent end meets an earlier pretender to verse, suitably violent as befits the rebel Jack Cade.
Black is the color of grief, for God's sake, and it's SO unbefitting for any other occasion except for… well, funerals, obviously.
The Lord commanded us not to do harm, lest sin attach to us; wherefore it befitteth us to take compt of whatso is right to do, for that the Almighty biddeth us naught but good in all cases and forbiddeth us only from evil; but what we do, we do of our own design, be it fair or faulty. The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night
Browne flew me to Miami, had me meet with everyone and made me an offer I honestly couldn't refuse -- which kind of befit his status as an intimidating Godfather within the NBC power structure. Chez Pazienza: NBC and Zucker: The Downward Spiral
Recently, our family has been discussing what would be a befitting, honorable tribute to his life.
It ill befits a priest to act uncharitably.
Indeed I fear lest thou false me, for that is of thy nature and there is no faith in thee, and the byword saith, 'It befitteth not to entrust a lecher with a fair woman nor a moneyless man with money nor fire with fuel.' Arabian nights. English
Stephen Rice brings a sort of sensuousness to the shaping of each of the phrases that means the highly intellectual basis of much of the writing in terms of the adherence to the rules of stile antico part writingis always imbued with a directness of expression befitting to such a flexible voice as underlies this music. Archive 2009-03-01
Instead, they take up those weapons in the male armoury more befitting of their glabrous state: candour, bluntness, directness, scepticism. THE CALLIGRAPHER
In spite of the soaking wet ball, Joiner also fielded well, as befitted one who, though it was never likely to be his berth in the senior game, was in his schooldays a 1st-XV full-back.
The Gossip Girl a title befitting the appearance of the new rising star Lady Gaga, with a luster performance that stole the show at SNL, fans are looking forward to the episode with our Princes Diva. Lady GaGa to appear in Gossip Girl
Something befitting two successful young attorneys with business to transact. A RODENT OF DOUBT
He lived in the style befitting a gentleman.
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For Love itself, the benefactor of things that be, pre-existing overflowingly in the Good, did not permit itself to remain unproductive in itself, but moved itself to creation [36], as befits the overflow which is generative of all. Dionysius the Areopagite, Works (1897)
Primarily, however, her antics seem playful, befitting a king who ascended the throne at age 10.
Scrotes, as was his use, delved to the root of the word and expounded its meaning as that which befits a man. At Swim, Two Boys
As is befitting of a 46-year-old, he looks more like a greying chartered accountant than a radical firebrand.
He wants cargo that will suit the ship or a use that will befit the work that has been carried out.
Or better yet, retire the pledge as an exercise in groupthink unbefitting a free people.
In a sneak attack befitting the kind of malcontent who would dare despoil Gawker: Defamer
Our forces are fully capable to give a befitting reply to our enemy.
I had been seated at the jutting end of one of the tables, as befitted the Outsider. NOTHING TO WEAR AND NOWHERE TO HIDE: A COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES
The funeral procession was solemn but lofty, as befit the prince.
Similarly, if a husband decides to part ways with his wife he is directed to do so in a befitting manner.
He has died in harness, as befits one of the most strenuous and unwearying workers of his time. Times, Sunday Times
We should play our part by communicating what we think is more befitting.
Understandably however, this narrative may have implied behaviour unbefitting a queen.
Alternating between smoothly intoned mid-tempo rockers- dressed up with synth organs and tastefully overdriven guitar jangle- and smoothly intoned slow dance heart warmers that get a lot closer to Diane Warren territory than befits the man who wrote "Silver".
They offered him a post befitting his seniority and experience.
The Lord commanded us not to do harm, lest sin attach to us; wherefore it befitteth us to take compt of whatso is right to do, for that the Almighty biddeth us naught but good in all cases and forbiddeth us only from evil; but what we do, we do of our own design, be it fair or faulty. The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night
Address; for if I had told my Father or Mother, I shou'd but have embarrass'd them in a difficult Business, for it ill befitted them to profer their Daughter in Marriage, and disagreeable, to leave me to struggle with my own Passion, and his Pretences, without taking any The Amours of Bosvil and Galesia
They gave him a funeral befitting a national hero.
She was as poised and elegant as her breeding required, Grace thought, and certainly she dressed as befitted her status.
Yes, in other words I have a lot of time to play around on the computer today and I guess its befitting the birthday bashment.
The breaches of the Rules in respect of which the Tribunal had found the Respondent's explanations unsatisfactory, did amount to conduct unbefitting a solicitor.
He takes the stage with a stride that's purposeful, elegant, even serene, befitting a Californian who seriously loves surfing, martial arts and fast cars.
Some few drifted far adown the stream, as did befit their weariness. The Nibelungenlied
The Tribunal has found that Mr Wheeler was guilty of conduct unbefitting a solicitor for permitting Ms Harrison to work as she did.
Part I began with a swinging overture and maintained sprightly tempi and bright colors throughout, befitting the optimism of its subject: the annunciation of the birth of Christ. Tracing the Gospel With Renewed Vigor and Drama
Lurking on the fringe of the group as befitted my junior position, it came to me that I could make a memorable contribution to this rather fatuous debate.
Constructing harmonious schoolyard is a necessary requirement of befitting the times tideway, meanwhile it also is a objective request of following the educational regularity.
The producers claim that the 52-episode programme will present a variety of Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil songs befitting a smorgasbord of emotions.
Her clothes befit the wedding ceremony.
But I'll take care henceforward to use such as befit the dignity of my office; for 'in Don Quixote
Committing itself to preserving and protecting US capital markets, the Federal Reserve has since the onset of Mr. Greenspan's tenure in reality acted in a manner more befitting a Soviet commissar of the Cold War era.
The question was, did I want that attention by wearing something so unbefitting to my personality?
Beneath a straw-tinted coif, bushy beard and dark aviator shades, Petty mewled through the latter tune with a swagger befitting his new album's title. With 'Mojo,' Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers find a bluesy groove
The government has also arranged programmes to observe the day in a befitting manner.
Amongst others the King of Hind heard of me and sent to my father to invite me to his court, with offerings and presents and rarities such as befit royalties. The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night
The Black Eyed Peas donned oversized mirrored eyewear, leather-like bodysuits and rhinestone- encrusted microphones befitting Michael Jackson impersonators. Minnesota homespun costumes for Super Bowl
I have been reminded that I tend to overreact in any manner that befits the occasion.
The Republicans, as befits their regional base, value beauty and born-agin 'ness over brains, hence the Palin phenomenon (and she is drop-dead gorgeous). Voinovich: The GOP's 'being taken over by Southerners'
This tale proceeds in a jaunty spirit that befits the film's hero, but it still crashlands in hokiness. Times, Sunday Times
The final act, back in the States, is even more fantastical, with an added twist, befitting such a corkscrew plot, which doesn't make a blind bit of sense.
There is no doubt in the Tribunal's mind that all of the Respondents have been guilty of conduct unbefitting a solicitor…
American Classic, a title befitting the artist himself, finds Willie Nelson returning to the Great American Songbook in a sequel to his best-selling crossover album All articles at Blogcritics
After announcing his retirement, he asked fans to give him a nickname that befit his retirement. SI.com
Befitting such a stellar cast, the performances were superlative throughout.
Or is the point that Jake, as befits his personality, had a horse with a fancy-looking gait that's not very practical?
The dull picture here befits the cheap production values of this schlock.
In the wake of any aggression, we are capable of giving a befitting reply.
The issue presents the spirit and persona of our beloved Gurudeva in a most befitting manner.
Every one knew that a tocsin bell to be duly rung, should be rung long and loud — not with a little merry jingle, such as befitted the announcement of a wedding, but in a manner to strike astonishment, if not alarm, into its hearers; and on this occasion great justice was done to the tocsin. La Vend�e
A long red ostrich plume sprouted back from the hat giving him a dapper appearance that befit the captain of a ship.
Now, in his fantasy, he apparelled her like a man; and presently despoiling her of that habit, he gave her another of a nymph; which he took away also, to attire her with the ornaments and majesty of a queen; not leaving any raiment but he gave it unto her, either to make her wise or to make her a vaunting fool; and generally he imagined her to be grave, merry, discreet, subtle and virtuous, which parts are ill-befitting a fair comedian.
I little thought that the pains I took to make a huntsman of myself would hereafter befit me for a general of renown in Kafir warfare. The Autobiography of Liuetenant-General Sir Harry Smith, Baronet of Aliwal on the Sutlej, G. C. B.
Although pale and heavy-eyed as befitted someone suffering from a drink megrim, she bore no other outward signs of discomfort. The Falcons of Montabard
He is bouncing around in a manner ill-befitting one who has recently consumed so much lager.
Buying, selling, shopping, being psychoanalyzed: these were activities unbefitting any intellectual with a sense of self-respect.
As befits the trade, antique dealers are gabby and knowledgeable and prone to bemoaning that things aren't what they used to be.
It ill befits the distance between your Highness and me to send you for ocular conviction to a jakes or an oven, to the windows of a bawdyhouse, or to a sordid lantern. English Satires
At first the duo live in a manner that befits a pair of wealthy American socialites. The Sun
Wrote a number of poems about alcohol, as befits a poet of the Prohibition, using that same quadruplet rhythm. THE ANTHOLOGIST
Sadly, Bulgarian beer hasn't yet broken into the international market in a manner befitting the quality of the suds available here, however at least it has gained some acknowledgement.
Nay, 'tis that we-and this is most important-may dwell in comfort, instead of suffering want (for well I know that every whilom friend avoids the poor), and that I might rear my sons as doth befit my house; further, that I might be the father of brothers for the children thou hast borne, and raise these to the same high rank, uniting the family in one, - to my lasting bliss. Medea
I recorded the drums last, in the manner befitting a dufus, so I had to play them live to everything else, including the guitar break.
This gives the show a sense of amusement and entertainment that can only befit a game.
The administration has responded in a manner more befitting politicians than academics.
It was a repressive occurrence and terribly unbefitting of a class so powerful, articulate and determined as that of Castlemont High, 2001.
Something befitting two successful young attorneys with business to transact. A RODENT OF DOUBT
As befits the birthplace of Dionysos, the god of wine, Ikaria has an organic winery and farm, which has three-bedroom stone houses to rent from €80 for two, ikarianwine.gr and holds wine or cookery classes. Insiders' guide to Greece
Then she bade bring food and there came four damsels, high-bosomed girls and virginal, who set before us food and fruits and confections and flowers and wine, such as befit none save kings. The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night
As befits a team built on stats, they play the percentages and score about half of their goals from set pieces. Times, Sunday Times
Along with taking photos the salons rent and sell wedding dresses or suits, and employ hairdressers and beauticians, who ensure the bride's appearance on her special day is befitting of such a grand occasion.
In the days of his kittenhood I christened him "Tassie" after his mother; but as time sped on, and the name hardly comported with masculine dignity, this was changed to Tacitus, as more befitting his sex. Concerning Cats My Own and Some Others
The cabin was a fortress, such as befitted the exposed situation in which it lay, and was supplied by the provident husband before his departure with provisions and ammunition sufficient to stand a siege: it was furnished on each side with, a loop-hole through which a gun could be fixed or a reconnoisance made in every direction. Woman on the American Frontier
Tubby birds, about 50 cm long in body, with long necks and long legs, trumpeters are gregarious, noisy, as befits their name, living mostly on the ground and nesting in tree holes.
As befits the melodramatist, the composer does not disdain ‘sensation music’.
Its lack of responsiveness to issues of the day certainly did not befit that image, he said in a speech prepared for delivery at a conference of the Council on Higher Education.
As befits a man with a gargantuan appetite, he chose the menu himself.
You will address me in a manner befitting my station, my Lord. TREASON KEEP
They also produced a dreadful performance with their splendid defence the only feature befitting a rugby team. Times, Sunday Times
At last James had an office that befitted his status.
The first woman dressed elegantly now dresses in clothes too big for her with a dirty cap unbefitting her beauty.
For the National Symphony Orchestra, it might be befitting to continue with an American conductor (the type that also knows the fund-raising business best in the country).
What could be more befitting tribute than a poignant musical evening, bejeweled with similar soothing melodies, to a person for whom music was soul in itself.
It is a beautifully poised and lean wine, as befits its musical signature of the shrill hunting horn.
He brought gifts with him as befits a visiting uncle.
I raised myself to a more upright position befitting a solemn physiognomist and a counseller and leaned forward.
It was a lavish reception as befitted a visitor of her status.
Expect to get a twenty-something view on life and books, far superior photographs to mine, the occasional whacky and clever bit of computerised MP3 gizmology as befits a BBC trained person and doubtless memoirs of greyhound bus trips around America, skateboard trips around Australia, how the didgeridoo practice is coming along and everything else in between. Shipshape
As befits a verismo opera, Puccini's work is rooted in the real Rome rather than in that of the imagination.
A certain befitting gravity should grace the occasion," Chris agreed, placing his hand on Planchette. Jack London's Short Story: Planchette
Kenny sang in a clear and true counter-tenor which entirely befitted the ecclesiastical surroundings and added an appropriate 17th-century sound to the vocal range.
The choice we make for ourselves must be made with a moderation of counsel and a temperateness for judgement befitting our character and our motives as a nation.
As befits their new-found penny stock status, high street banks have become a favourite gamble for punters. Times, Sunday Times
Andrew Crossley was already fined by the UK ` s Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) for engaging in conduct unbefitting a solicitor (pdf) back in 2006. ACS:Law — copyright breakers
Your testimonies are fully confirmed ; Holiness befits Your house, O Lord, forevermore.
Aristotle said Irony better befits a gentleman than buffoonery; the ironical man jokes to amuse himself, the buffoon to amuse other people.
Much of the poem is written in a fairly straightforward style, as befitting both its broadly satirical content and conversational tone. The Times Literary Supplement
A formal gown befits the diplomatic reception.

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