beseem UK /bɪˈsiːm/US /bəˈsim/ verb2 •(no longer used) Without any qualifying word: to be appropriate or creditable (for someone or something).It beseems you not to grumble thus. •(no longer used) 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. formsbeseemed · beseeming · beseemeth · beseems · beseemest