be-

The prefix be- has several meanings.

Meaning 1: all around, all over

• The father was beset with grief over the sad news.
• Bespattered with mud, the child played happily.

Meaning 2: thoroughly, excessively

• In a state of shock, people seemed bemused after the accident.
• They begrudged the time they spent on the task.

Meaning 3: having, covered with

• The bespectacled student raised his hand.
• I felt like a bejewelled queen wearing that necklace.

Meaning 4: affect with

• Alcohol befogs the mind.

Meaning 5: cause to be, cause to seem, make

• He belittled her with his remarks.

Meaning 6: treat as

• They befriended the new neighbours.