beseem

== English == === Etymology === 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. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /bɪˈsiːm/ (General American) IPA(key): /bəˈsim/ Rhymes: -iːm Hyphenation: be‧seem === Verb === beseem (third-person singular simple present beseems, present participle beseeming, simple past and past participle beseemed) (ambitransitive, archaic) 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). Synonyms: become, befit, suit Antonyms: (archaic) misbeseem, (obsolete) unbeseem ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References ===