Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

beteem

verb
/bɪˈtiːm/
Definition
To allow to be; to grant, permit, or bestow.
Examples
  • She would not beteem him the honor of her presence.
  • He was grateful when they beteem him access to the archives.
Meaning
The word beteem conveys the idea of granting permission or allowing something to occur. It is often used in a formal or literary context.
Synonyms
  • grant
  • allow
  • permit
  • bestow