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suitable

(suːtəbəl)
adjective
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 thejob. [+ for]
She had no other dress suitable for the occasion.
The authority must make suitable accommodation available to the family.
Synonyms: appropriate, right, fitting, fit More Synonyms of suitable
suitability (suːtəbɪlɪti) uncountable noun
...information on the suitability of a product for use in the home. [+ of]
Synonyms: appropriateness, fitness, rightness, aptness More Synonyms of suitable
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suitable in British English

(ˈsuːtəbəl, ˈsjuːt-)
adjective
appropriate; proper; fit
Derived forms
suitability (ˌsuitaˈbility) or suitableness (ˈsuitableness)
noun
suitably (ˈsuitably)
adverb

suitable in American English

(ˈsutəbəl)
adjective
that suits a given purpose, occasion, condition, propriety, etc.; fitting; appropriate; apt
SIMILAR WORDS:  fit
Derived forms
suitability (ˌsuitaˈbility)
noun or ˈsuitableness
suitably (ˈsuitably)
adverb

Examples of 'suitable' in a sentence
suitable

But the demand for transplant organs still outstrips the number of suitable donors available.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Yet the report found that social workers were slow to identify family members as suitable carers.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It is usually suitable for cancers that are localised.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Many parents feel that in some way they can offer a more suitable education at home.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Yet he was placed in the hotel by a council while waiting for more suitable accommodation.
The Sun (2008)
Summer clothes suitable for the town are not the same as beach clothes at all.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
After just six months a suitable organ became available.
The Sun (2009)
This might identify a suitable family to head up international efforts.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
This makes the projection suitable for navigation charts.
Jilbert, John Geography Basic Facts (1983)
Of course finding suitable equine accommodation is only one part of the package.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Neither was wearing suitable clothes or had the correct skills and tools for the hazardous conditions.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
So we remain in a house that would be very suitable for a family.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But attempts to find suitable accommodation have failed.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Is it suitable for my home?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It suggested that ministers should produce new guidance to ensure that suitable and available brownfield land should be used before greenfield sites.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In suburban areas, there are usually suitable trees in nearby gardens.
The Sun (2009)
The detox lasts four days on average, and can be done at home or anywhere suitable.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
My business clothes aren't suitable for walking.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Suitable vessels are available for charter, and the need for infrastructure would be minimal.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
If so, you need to watch your behaviour and make a suitable apology to try to clear the air.
The Sun (2012)

In other languages
suitable

British English: suitable /ˈsuːtəbl; ˈsjuːt-/ ADJECTIVE
Someone or something that is suitable for a particular purpose or occasion is right or acceptable for it.
She had no dress suitable for the occasion.
  • American English: suitable
  • Arabic: مُلائِم
  • Brazilian Portuguese: apropriado
  • Chinese: 合适的
  • Croatian: prikladan
  • Czech: vhodný
  • Danish: passende
  • Dutch: geschikt
  • European Spanish: conveniente provechoso
  • Finnish: sopiva
  • French: convenable
  • German: geeignet
  • Greek: αρμόζων
  • Italian: adatto
  • Japanese: 適切な
  • Korean: 적합한
  • Norwegian: hensiktsmessig
  • Polish: odpowiedni
  • European Portuguese: apropriado
  • Romanian: adecvat
  • Russian: подходящий
  • Latin American Spanish: conveniente
  • Swedish: lämplig
  • Thai: เหมาะสม
  • Turkish: uygun
  • Ukrainian: відповідний
  • Vietnamese: phù hợp

Chinese translation of 'suitable'

suitable

(ˈsuːtəbl)

adj

  1. (= convenient) [time, place] 合适(適)的 (héshì de)
  2. (= appropriate) [person, clothes] 适(適)合的 (shìhé de)
1 (adjective) 
Definition
appropriate for a particular function or occasion
She had no other dress suitable for the occasion.
Synonyms
appropriate
right
Make sure you approach it in the right way.
fitting
fit
You're not fit to be in charge of this company.
suited
acceptable
There was one restaurant that looked acceptable.
becoming
This behaviour is not becoming among our politicians.
correct
They refuse to adopt the rules of correct behaviour.
satisfactory
I never got a satisfactory answer.
apt
befitting
Opposites
inappropriate
,
incorrect
,
unfitting
,
unsuitable
,
unsuited
,
unbecoming
2 (adjective) 
Definition
appropriate for a particular function or occasion
Was it really suitable behaviour for someone who wants to be taken seriously?
Synonyms
seemly
It wasn't seemly for them to be seen together.
fitting
The President's address was a fitting end to the campaign.
becoming
due
Treat them with due attention.
proper
In those days it was not thought proper for a woman to be on the stage.
correct
Opposites
jarring
,
unseemly
,
discordant
3 (adjective) 
a resort where the slopes are more suitable for young children
Synonyms
suited
appropriate
in keeping with
in character
cut out for
Opposites
out of character
,
out of keeping
4 (adjective) 
Give a few people an idea of suitable questions to ask.
Synonyms
pertinent
She had asked some pertinent questions.
relevant
Make sure you enclose all the relevant certificates.
applicable
What is reasonable for one family is not applicable for another.
fitting
appropriate
It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list.
to the point
The description he gave was brief and to the point.
apt
The words of this report are as apt today as they were in 1929.
apposite
Recent events have made his central theme even more apposite.
germane
the suppression of documents which were germane to the case
Opposites
irrelevant
,
inapposite
5 (adjective) 
He could think of no less suitable moment to mention the idea.
Synonyms
convenient
She will try to arrange a mutually convenient time for an interview.
timely
These outbreaks are a timely reminder that the disease persists.
appropriate
well-timed
One well-timed word from you may be all it takes to change his mind.
opportune (formal)
I have arrived at a very opportune moment.
commodious
Opposites
inopportune

Additional synonyms

in the sense of acceptable
Definition
good enough
There was one restaurant that looked acceptable.
Synonyms
satisfactory,
fair,
all right,
suitable,
sufficient,
moderate,
good enough,
standard,
adequate,
so-so (informal),
tolerable,
up to scratch (informal),
passable,
up to the mark
in the sense of applicable
Definition
appropriate or relevant
What is reasonable for one family is not applicable for another.
Synonyms
appropriate,
fitting,
fit,
suited,
useful,
suitable,
relevant,
to the point,
apt,
pertinent,
befitting,
apposite,
apropos,
germane,
to the purpose
in the sense of apposite
Definition
suitable or appropriate
Recent events have made his central theme even more apposite.
Synonyms
appropriate,
fitting,
suited,
suitable,
relevant,
proper,
to the point,
apt,
applicable,
pertinent,
befitting,
apropos,
germane,
to the purpose,
appertaining

Synonyms of 'suitable'

suitable

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of apt
Definition
suitable or appropriate
The words of this report are as apt today as they were in 1929.
Synonyms
appropriate,
timely,
right,
seemly,
fitting,
fit,
related,
correct,
belonging,
suitable,
relevant,
proper,
to the point,
applicable,
pertinent,
befitting,
apposite,
apropos,
opportune (formal),
germane,
to the purpose,
meet (archaic)
in the sense of becoming
Definition
suitable or appropriate
This behaviour is not becoming among our politicians.
Synonyms
appropriate,
right,
seemly,
fitting,
fit,
correct,
suitable,
decent,
proper,
worthy,
in keeping,
compatible,
befitting,
decorous,
comme il faut,
congruous,
meet (archaic)
in the sense of correct
Definition
in conformity with accepted standards
They refuse to adopt the rules of correct behaviour.
Synonyms
proper,
seemly,
standard,
fitting,
diplomatic,
kosher (informal)
in the sense of due
Definition
fitting or proper
Treat them with due attention.
Synonyms
fitting,
deserved,
appropriate,
just,
right,
becoming,
fit,
justified,
suitable,
merited,
proper,
obligatory,
rightful,
requisite,
well-earned,
bounden
in the sense of fit
Definition
worthy or suitable
You're not fit to be in charge of this company.
Synonyms
appropriate,
qualified,
suitable,
competent,
right,
becoming,
meet (archaic),
seemly,
trained,
able,
prepared,
fitting,
fitted,
ready,
skilled,
correct,
deserving,
capable,
adapted,
proper,
equipped,
good enough,
adequate,
worthy,
convenient,
apt,
well-suited,
expedient,
apposite
in the sense of fitting
Definition
appropriate or proper
The President's address was a fitting end to the campaign.
Synonyms
appropriate,
suitable,
proper,
apt,
right,
becoming,
meet (archaic),
seemly,
correct,
decent,
desirable,
apposite,
decorous,
comme il faut
in the sense of germane
Definition
relevant
the suppression of documents which were germane to the case
Synonyms
relevant,
related,
significant,
appropriate,
fitting,
material,
allied,
connected,
suitable,
proper,
apt,
applicable,
pertinent,
apposite,
apropos,
cognate,
appurtenant,
to the point or purpose
in the sense of opportune
Definition
(of time) suitable for a particular purpose
I have arrived at a very opportune moment.
Synonyms
timely,
fitting,
fit,
welcome,
lucky,
appropriate,
suitable,
happy,
proper,
convenient,
fortunate,
favourable,
apt,
advantageous,
auspicious,
fortuitous,
well-timed,
propitious,
heaven-sent,
felicitous,
providential,
seasonable,
falling into your lap
in the sense of proper
Definition
correct in behaviour
In those days it was not thought proper for a woman to be on the stage.
Synonyms
polite,
right,
becoming,
seemly,
fitting,
fit,
mannerly,
suitable,
decent,
gentlemanly,
refined,
respectable,
befitting,
genteel,
de rigueur,
ladylike,
meet (archaic),
decorous,
punctilious,
comme il faut
in the sense of relevant
Definition
to do with the matter in hand
Make sure you enclose all the relevant certificates.
Synonyms
significant,
appropriate,
proper,
related,
fitting,
material,
suited,
relative,
to the point,
apt,
applicable,
pertinent,
apposite,
admissible,
germane,
to the purpose,
appurtenant,
ad rem

Additional synonyms

in the sense of right
Definition
appropriate, suitable, or proper
Make sure you approach it in the right way.
Synonyms
proper,
done,
becoming,
seemly,
fitting,
fit,
appropriate,
suitable,
desirable,
comme il faut
in the sense of satisfactory
Definition
adequate or acceptable
I never got a satisfactory answer.
Synonyms
adequate,
acceptable,
good enough,
average,
fair,
all right,
suitable,
sufficient,
competent,
up to scratch,
passable,
up to standard,
up to the mark
in the sense of timely
Definition
at the right or an appropriate time
These outbreaks are a timely reminder that the disease persists.
Synonyms
opportune (formal),
appropriate,
well-timed,
prompt,
suitable,
convenient,
at the right time,
judicious,
punctual,
propitious,
seasonable
in the sense of to the point
Definition
relevant
The description he gave was brief and to the point.
Synonyms
relevant,
appropriate,
apt,
pointed,
short,
fitting,
material,
related,
brief,
suitable,
applicable,
pertinent,
terse,
pithy,
apposite,
apropos,
germane
in the sense of well-timed
One well-timed word from you may be all it takes to change his mind.
Synonyms
timely,
appropriate,
suitable,
judicious,
opportune (formal),
propitious,
seasonable
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