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