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- Dictionarysuitable/ˈsuːtəbl/
adjective
- 1. right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation: "these toys are not suitable for children under five" Similar Opposite
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acceptable or right for someone or something: The film is not suitable for children. A conference was planned, but finding a suitable venue proved difficult. Each room has books, toys, and games that are suitable to that particular age group. My mother doesn't like me to wear short skirts to church - she doesn't think they're suitable. Opposite.
The meaning of SUITABLE is adapted to a use or purpose. How to use suitable in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Suitable.
right or appropriate for a particular purpose or occasion. a suitable candidate. a suitable habitat/location/site. suitable for something/somebody This programme is not suitable for children. a suitable place for a picnic. The documentary is particularly suitable for classroom use.
suitable - worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse; "the parents found the girl suitable for their son". desirable, worthy. eligible - qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen; "eligible to run for office"; "eligible for retirement benefits"; "an eligible bachelor".
acceptable or right for someone or something: The film is not suitable for children. A conference was planned, but finding a suitable venue proved difficult. Each room has books, toys, and games that are suitable to that particular age group. My mother doesn't like me to wear short skirts to church - she doesn't think they're suitable. Opposite.
Suitable definition: such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.. See examples of SUITABLE used in a sentence.
Someone or something that is suitable for a particular purpose or occasion is right or acceptable for it. Employers usually decide within five minutes whether someone is suitable for the job. [+ for] She had no other dress suitable for the occasion.
As suitable means appropriate for the purpose, you can imagine that sneakers are more suitable than high heels at a track meet. While suitable always means appropriate for a certain person or situation, sometimes it is not based on fact but merely a matter of opinion.
acceptable or right for someone or something: a suitable time to call. This film is suitable for children. Opposite. unsuitable. Fewer examples. I tried to frame a suitable reply. None of the applicants were suitable, so we had to go back to square one and advertise the job again.
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