verb

beseem

Beseem (verb) means Generally with a qualifying word such as ill or well: to appear, look, or seem (a certain way for someone or something).

verb

Generally with a qualifying word such as ill or well: to appear, look, or seem (a certain way for someone or something).

Without any qualifying word: to be appropriate or creditable (for someone or something).

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Etymology

PIE word *h₁epi From Middle English bisemen (“to beseem”) [and other forms], from be-, bi- (prefix forming transitive verbs with a completive, figurative, or intensifying sense) + semen (“to seem; to be or see as appropriate; to be visible or apparent; to regard”). Semen is derived from Old Norse sœma (“to conform to; to befit, beseem”), from Proto-Germanic *sōmijaną (“to fit; to unite”), from Proto-Indo-European *sem- (“one; whole”). The English word is analysable as be- (prefix with an intensifying sense) + seem.

Rhymes for beseem

deem seem esteem redeem Kareem Saleem Hakeem

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of beseem?

"beseem" (verb) means generally with a qualifying word such as ill or well: to appear, look, or seem (a certain way for someone or something).

What are the different meanings of beseem?

"beseem" has 2 main meanings: 1. Generally with a qualifying word such as ill or well: to appear, look, or seem (a certain way for someone or something); 2. Without any qualifying word: to be appropriate or creditable (for someone or something).