suit

1 of 2

noun

ˈsüt

: a set of garments: such as

: an ensemble of two or more usually matching outer garments (such as a jacket, vest, and trousers)

businessmen wearing three-piece suits

: a costume to be worn for a special purpose or under particular conditions

gym suits

: an action or process in a court for the recovery of a right or claim

: recourse or appeal to a feudal superior for justice or redress

: all the playing cards in a pack bearing the same symbol

: all the dominoes bearing the same number

: all the cards or counters in a particular suit held by one player

a 5-card suit

: the suit led

follow suit

slang : a business executive

—usually used in plural

: a group of things forming a unit : suite

—used chiefly of armor, sails, and counters in games

: an act or instance of suing or seeking by entreaty : appeal

specifically : courtship

archaic : suite sense 1

suited

ˈsü-təd

adjective

suit

2 of 2

verb

suited; suiting; suits

transitive verb

: to meet the needs or desires of : please

suits me fine

: to be proper for : befit

a mood that suits the occasion

: to be becoming to

that dress suits you

: to outfit with clothes : dress

: accommodate, adapt

suit the action to the word

intransitive verb

: to put on specially required clothing (such as a uniform or protective garb)

—usually used with up

players suiting up for the game

: to be in accordance : agree

the position suits with your abilities

: to be appropriate or satisfactory

these prices don't suit

Example Sentences

Noun He wore his gray suit to the job interview. filed a suit against the company that had manufactured the faulty heater, claiming they were responsible for the fire Verb This kind of behavior hardly suits a person of your age. She gave a serious speech that suited the occasion. The formal furniture really suited the style of the house. The job suits her very well. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The suit said Shores told his supervisors about the incident the day after the arrest and asked them to review the body camera footage.

Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Sep. 2022 A few weeks later, Cuomo asked Bennett a series of pointed questions about the size of his hands, the suit said.

Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2022 The suit also said the employee was allowed to be alone with students despite District regulations that require at least two adults to be present with toddlers in licensed child development centers.

Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 The article's initial use of photos from the girl's private social media account came without parental consent, the suit said.

Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal, 9 Sep. 2022 That same day, two of the three officers named in the lawsuit – Fernandez and Duncan – drove to the Sonoma farm and seized Cedar, the suit said.

Michele Chandler, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2022 The suit said Danielson deployed bear spray at Reinoehl in defense simultaneously to the gunshots.

oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2022 The suit said that the firm was persuaded to stick with the case and that Kevin Maxwell personally guaranteed payment.

Colin Moynihan, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 In one instance, a police officer showed photos on his cellphone to one of his friends, a bartender, while holding his phone and swiping through photos of debris from the crash site, the suit said.

Suryatapa Bhattacharya, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022

Verb

Now, Moskalets began to suit up for his new normal: burning blocks, collapsing building, mass casualties.

Serhii Korolchuk, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2022 The eldest Hasselbeck certainly understood the jitters that come with watching a son suit up for gameday.

Mike Mcmahon, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 When the Cowboys suit up for their final preseason game Friday night, fans can expect two things.

Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 The Snow Canyon Little League all-stars will also have Oliverson's younger brother, Brogan, suit up for team as his replacement.

Christopher Brito, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2022 Michigan Scoring lacrosse-style goals is getting to be old hat for Kent Johnson, the former University of Michigan forward who will suit up for the Columbus Blue Jackets this fall.

Carol Schram, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 So, quarterback Kyler Murray is listed as the fourth string QB on the initial depth chart, because he isn't expected to suit up for Arizona in the game.

Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 10 Aug. 2022 Two players who won’t suit up for a while are defensive lineman C.J. Person and cornerback Dallas Gamble, both of whom are recovering from offseason injuries.

Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 5 Aug. 2022 Kentucky's reigning Gatorade Boys Basketball Player of the Year will suit up for Midwest Basketball Club, an AAU team that plays on Adidas' 3SSB circuit.

The Courier-Journal, 26 July 2022 See More

Kids Definition

suit 1 of 2

noun

ˈsüt

: a set of clothing having matching top and bottom pieces

: a set of clothes or protective coverings worn for a special purpose or under particular conditions

a gym suit

a suit of armor

: an action in court to settle a disagreement or enforce a right or claim

: all the playing cards of one kind (as spades, hearts, diamonds, or clubs) in a pack

suit

2 of 2

verb

suited; suiting

: to be suitable or satisfactory

The time of the meeting suits my schedule.

: to make suitable : adapt

You should suit your speech for your audience.

: to be proper for or pleasing with

That scarf does not suit the dress.

: to meet the needs or desires of

… it was fully settled that James should go … as it suited his master …

Anna Sewell, Black Beauty

suit 1 of 2

noun

as in lawsuit

a court case for enforcing a right or claim filed a suit against the company that had manufactured the faulty heater, claiming they were responsible for the fire

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

lawsuit
proceeding
complaint
litigation
action
case
cause
countersuit
counterclaim
cross action
cross-claim

as in appeal

an earnest request O Lord of Heaven, hear our humble suit

Synonyms & Similar Words

appeal
plea
prayer
petition
pleading
desire
application
demand
solicitation
suppliance
cry
entreaty
supplication
call
adjuration
requisition
insistence
conjuration
claim

as in dating

the series of social engagements shared by a couple looking to get married a rather old-fashioned fellow, he first sought the consent of the girl's father for the suit

Synonyms & Similar Words

dating
courting
affair
romance
courtship
wooing
affaire
engagement
lovemaking
love affair
betrothal

suit

2 of 2

verb

as in to fit

to be fitting or proper no, a second-floor room won't suit if there's no elevator, since one of us has a disability

Synonyms & Similar Words

fit
befit
suffice
serve
do
satisfy
fit the bill
fill the bill
work
beseem
go
function

as in to satisfy

to give satisfaction to the location of our hotel suited us just fine

Synonyms & Similar Words

satisfy
warm
please
delight
feast
content
gratify
tickle
entertain
amuse
pleasure
thrill
appease
gladden
glad
gas
rejoice
comfort
soothe
agree (with)
placate
satiate
sate
mollify
excite
calm
pacify
charm
titillate
captivate
galvanize
quench
assuage
treat
pamper
humor
divert
indulge
cater (to)
mollycoddle
spoil
coddle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

pique
aggravate
bother
get
cross
annoy
irritate
bug
ruffle
put out
grate
perturb
displease
vex
chafe
irk
outrage
provoke
steam up
rile
exasperate
anger
inflame
rouse
disturb
infuriate
distress
rankle
roil
enrage
upset
gall
agitate
incense
harass
madden
fret
offend
harry
enflame
insult
affront
peeve
nettle
pester

as in to dress

to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes went to the party suited in a strange getup that he'd picked out himself

Synonyms & Similar Words

dress
clothe
attire
costume
garb
gown
robe
garment
apparel
habit
toilet
vesture
wrap
array
drape
jacket
dress up
get up
uniform
enrobe
tailor
outfit
frock
bedeck
rig (out)
vest
cloak
caparison
deck (out)
mantle
tog (up or out)
invest
furnish
equip
do up
huddle
swathe
swaddle
dress down
hap
enswathe
habilitate
bedight
accoutre
accouter
underdress

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

strip
undress
disrobe
disarray
untruss
unclothe
uncover
divest
denude
unveil
undrape

as in to tailor

to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation a bohemian by nature, she would have to suit her behavior to the corporate culture

Synonyms & Similar Words

tailor
adapt
adjust
conform
put
fit
shape
accommodate
customize
match
fashion
prepare
condition
edit
doctor
acclimatize
modify
acclimate
alter
model
gear
transform
tune
pattern
bend
readjust
equip
convert
correct
establish
harmonize
attune
readapt
rig
ready
root
prime
rework
square
redesign
revise
remake
orient
train
settle
recast
familiarize
regulate
reclaim
season
phase
refashion
recycle
accustom
orientate
reinvent
acquaint
remodel
revamp
inure
redo
refit
toughen
reengineer
harden
redevelop
rehearse
refocus
habituate
make over
habilitate
rejigger
register
refigure
fine-tune
naturalize
fiddle (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

misadjust

单词	suit
释义	suit 1 of 2 noun ˈsüt 1 : a set of garments: such as a : an ensemble of two or more usually matching outer garments (such as a jacket, vest, and trousers) businessmen wearing three-piece suits b : a costume to be worn for a special purpose or under particular conditions gym suits 2 a : an action or process in a court for the recovery of a right or claim b : recourse or appeal to a feudal superior for justice or redress 3 a : all the playing cards in a pack bearing the same symbol b : all the dominoes bearing the same number c : all the cards or counters in a particular suit held by one player a 5-card suit d : the suit led follow suit 4 slang : a business executive —usually used in plural 5 : a group of things forming a unit : suite —used chiefly of armor, sails, and counters in games 6 : an act or instance of suing or seeking by entreaty : appeal specifically : courtship 7 archaic : suite sense 1 suited ˈsü-təd adjective suit 2 of 2 verb suited; suiting; suits transitive verb 1 : to meet the needs or desires of : please suits me fine 2 a : to be proper for : befit a mood that suits the occasion b : to be becoming to that dress suits you 3 : to outfit with clothes : dress 4 : accommodate, adapt suit the action to the word intransitive verb 1 : to put on specially required clothing (such as a uniform or protective garb) —usually used with up players suiting up for the game 2 : to be in accordance : agree the position suits with your abilities 3 : to be appropriate or satisfactory these prices don't suit Synonyms Noun action lawsuit proceeding Verb befit beseem [archaic] do fit [archaic] go serve See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun He wore his gray suit to the job interview. filed a suit against the company that had manufactured the faulty heater, claiming they were responsible for the fire Verb This kind of behavior hardly suits a person of your age. She gave a serious speech that suited the occasion. The formal furniture really suited the style of the house. The job suits her very well. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The suit said Shores told his supervisors about the incident the day after the arrest and asked them to review the body camera footage. Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Sep. 2022 A few weeks later, Cuomo asked Bennett a series of pointed questions about the size of his hands, the suit said. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2022 The suit also said the employee was allowed to be alone with students despite District regulations that require at least two adults to be present with toddlers in licensed child development centers. Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 The article's initial use of photos from the girl's private social media account came without parental consent, the suit said. Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal, 9 Sep. 2022 That same day, two of the three officers named in the lawsuit – Fernandez and Duncan – drove to the Sonoma farm and seized Cedar, the suit said. Michele Chandler, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2022 The suit said Danielson deployed bear spray at Reinoehl in defense simultaneously to the gunshots. oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2022 The suit said that the firm was persuaded to stick with the case and that Kevin Maxwell personally guaranteed payment. Colin Moynihan, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 In one instance, a police officer showed photos on his cellphone to one of his friends, a bartender, while holding his phone and swiping through photos of debris from the crash site, the suit said. Suryatapa Bhattacharya, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 Verb Now, Moskalets began to suit up for his new normal: burning blocks, collapsing building, mass casualties. Serhii Korolchuk, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2022 The eldest Hasselbeck certainly understood the jitters that come with watching a son suit up for gameday. Mike Mcmahon, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 When the Cowboys suit up for their final preseason game Friday night, fans can expect two things. Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 The Snow Canyon Little League all-stars will also have Oliverson's younger brother, Brogan, suit up for team as his replacement. Christopher Brito, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2022 Michigan Scoring lacrosse-style goals is getting to be old hat for Kent Johnson, the former University of Michigan forward who will suit up for the Columbus Blue Jackets this fall. Carol Schram, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 So, quarterback Kyler Murray is listed as the fourth string QB on the initial depth chart, because he isn't expected to suit up for Arizona in the game. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 10 Aug. 2022 Two players who won’t suit up for a while are defensive lineman C.J. Person and cornerback Dallas Gamble, both of whom are recovering from offseason injuries. Creg Stephenson \| Cstephenson@al.com, al, 5 Aug. 2022 Kentucky's reigning Gatorade Boys Basketball Player of the Year will suit up for Midwest Basketball Club, an AAU team that plays on Adidas' 3SSB circuit. The Courier-Journal, 26 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English sute, seute pursuit, retinue, set, legal action, from Anglo-French siute, suite, from Vulgar Latin sequita, from feminine of sequitus, past participle of sequere to follow — more at sue First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 7 Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing suit* birthday suit bathing suit business suit bunny suit dinner suit file/bring (a) suit long suit jogging suit follow suit G suit shell suit space suit SLAPP suit suit every pocket strong suit suit oneself suit every pocketbook suit someone's book tank suit trouser suit three-piece suit union suit two-piece suit wet suit dry suit empty suit leisure suit diving suit pants suit flight suit sailor suit moon suit zoot suit counter-suit minor suit suit up major suit pressure suit lounge suit safari suit suit (someone) down to the ground sweat suit See More birthday suit bathing suit business suit bunny suit dinner suit file/bring (a) suit long suit jogging suit follow suit G suit shell suit space suit SLAPP suit suit every pocket strong suit suit oneself suit every pocketbook suit someone's book tank suit trouser suit three-piece suit union suit two-piece suit wet suit dry suit empty suit leisure suit diving suit pants suit flight suit sailor suit moon suit zoot suit counter-suit minor suit suit up major suit pressure suit lounge suit safari suit suit (someone) down to the ground sweat suit See More Kids Definition suit 1 of 2 noun ˈsüt 1 : a set of clothing having matching top and bottom pieces 2 : a set of clothes or protective coverings worn for a special purpose or under particular conditions a gym suit a suit of armor 3 : an action in court to settle a disagreement or enforce a right or claim 4 : all the playing cards of one kind (as spades, hearts, diamonds, or clubs) in a pack suit 2 of 2 verb suited; suiting 1 : to be suitable or satisfactory The time of the meeting suits my schedule. 2 : to make suitable : adapt You should suit your speech for your audience. 3 : to be proper for or pleasing with That scarf does not suit the dress. 4 : to meet the needs or desires of … it was fully settled that James should go … as it suited his master … Anna Sewell, Black Beauty Medical Definition suit see g suit, pressure suit Legal Definition suit noun : a proceeding to enforce a right or claim specifically : an action brought in a court seeking a remedy for injuries suffered or a determination of rights : lawsuit History and Etymology for suit Anglo-French siute suite suit request to initiate legal proceedings, literally, pursuit, from siute, feminine past participle of suire to follow, from Old French sivre see sue suit 1 of 2 noun 1 as in lawsuit a court case for enforcing a right or claim filed a suit against the company that had manufactured the faulty heater, claiming they were responsible for the fire Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance lawsuit proceeding complaint litigation action case cause countersuit counterclaim cross action cross-claim 2 as in appeal an earnest request O Lord of Heaven, hear our humble suit Synonyms & Similar Words appeal plea prayer petition pleading desire application demand solicitation suppliance cry entreaty supplication call adjuration requisition insistence conjuration claim 3 as in dating the series of social engagements shared by a couple looking to get married a rather old-fashioned fellow, he first sought the consent of the girl's father for the suit Synonyms & Similar Words dating courting affair romance courtship wooing affaire engagement lovemaking love affair betrothal suit 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to fit to be fitting or proper no, a second-floor room won't suit if there's no elevator, since one of us has a disability Synonyms & Similar Words fit befit suffice serve do satisfy fit the bill fill the bill work beseem go function 2 as in to satisfy to give satisfaction to the location of our hotel suited us just fine Synonyms & Similar Words satisfy warm please delight feast content gratify tickle entertain amuse pleasure thrill appease gladden glad gas rejoice comfort soothe agree (with) placate satiate sate mollify excite calm pacify charm titillate captivate galvanize quench assuage treat pamper humor divert indulge cater (to) mollycoddle spoil coddle Antonyms & Near Antonyms pique aggravate bother get cross annoy irritate bug ruffle put out grate perturb displease vex chafe irk outrage provoke steam up rile exasperate anger inflame rouse disturb infuriate distress rankle roil enrage upset gall agitate incense harass madden fret offend harry enflame insult affront peeve nettle pester See More 3 as in to dress to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes went to the party suited in a strange getup that he'd picked out himself Synonyms & Similar Words dress clothe attire costume garb gown robe garment apparel habit toilet vesture wrap array drape jacket dress up get up uniform enrobe tailor outfit frock bedeck rig (out) vest cloak caparison deck (out) mantle tog (up or out) invest furnish equip do up huddle swathe swaddle dress down hap enswathe habilitate bedight accoutre accouter underdress Antonyms & Near Antonyms strip undress disrobe disarray untruss unclothe uncover divest denude unveil undrape See More 4 as in to tailor to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation a bohemian by nature, she would have to suit her behavior to the corporate culture Synonyms & Similar Words tailor adapt adjust conform put fit shape accommodate customize match fashion prepare condition edit doctor acclimatize modify acclimate alter model gear transform tune pattern bend readjust equip convert correct establish harmonize attune readapt rig ready root prime rework square redesign revise remake orient train settle recast familiarize regulate reclaim season phase refashion recycle accustom orientate reinvent acquaint remodel revamp inure redo refit toughen reengineer harden redevelop rehearse refocus habituate make over habilitate rejigger register refigure fine-tune naturalize fiddle (with) Antonyms & Near Antonyms misadjust Phrases Containing suit birthday suit long suit strong suit birthday suit long suit strong suit
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