Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bef

Prefix
/bɛf/
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘to make’ or ‘to cause’. It is often used in informal contexts.
Examples
  • To befriend someone means to become friends with them.
  • He befriended the new student in class.
  • The company aims to befit its employees with better resources.
Meaning
The prefix ‘bef’ is commonly used in certain dialects and informal speech to indicate an action or a state, often implying causation.
Synonyms
  • Become
  • Turn into
  • Transition