beseem
Generally with a qualifying word such as ill or well: to appear, look, or seemGenerally with a qualifying word such as ill or well: to appear, look, or seem (a certain way for someone or something).
» Such conduct does not beseem you.
Derartiges Verhalten geziemt sich nicht für dich.
Meaning
2 senses(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.
sich ziemen
(ambitransitive, archaic)Without any qualifying word: to be appropriate or creditable (for someone or something).
It beseems you not to grumble thus.
geziemen, sich ziemen, ziemen
- accord or comport with
Examples
2 sentencesSuch conduct does not beseem you.
deDerartiges Verhalten geziemt sich nicht für dich. — InspectorMustache
"Fie, cousin!" said Elizabeth; "such thoughts ill beseem the nearest kinsman of the future queen of England."
Translations
1 languagesForms
beseems, beseeming, beseemed, beseemedSynonyms
3 synonymsAntonyms
2 antonymsWord family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle