be seem, beseem e, beseme

t. & i. [Eng. prefix be, and seem. ] A. Trans.: To become; to be fit, suitable, proper for, or becoming to. "As man what could beseem him better."- Hooker : IMG:content-1260.png:[ocr errors][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small] bě-seem'-ing, pr. par., a., & s. [BESEEM.] A. As pr . par . In senses corresponding to those of the verb. B. As participial adj.: Befitting. And made Verona's ancient citizens Cast by their grave beseeming ornaments." Shakesp. Romeo and Juliet , L. C. As subst.: Comeline . (Baret.) bě-seem-ing-ly, adv . [Eng. beseeming ; -ly .] In a beseeming manner, becomingly, fitly, suitably, properly. (J. H. Newman: Dream of Gerontius, v. 40.)