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

suited 1 of 2

adjective

as in dressed

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

dressed
attired
garbed
clad
covered
clothed
appareled
invested
arrayed
apparelled
robed
veiled
vested
caparisoned
tricked (out)
decent
rigged (out)
decked (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

stripped
bare
undressed
naked
raw
nude
unclothed
unclad
disrobed
bottomless
starkers
topless
au naturel
peeled
mother-naked
denuded
seminude

suited

2 of 2

verb

past tense of suit

as in 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
befitted
sufficed
fitted
served
did
beseemed
worked
went
fitted the bill
satisfied
functioned
filled the bill
wrought

as in pleased

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

pleased
warmed
satisfied
delighted
contented
feasted
tickled
entertained
thrilled
amused
appeased
pleasured
soothed
gratified
treated
gassed
gladdened
placated
gladded
rejoiced
calmed
agreed (with)
charmed
satiated
diverted
humored
captivated
mollified
comforted
sated
excited
indulged
pacified
assuaged
quenched
pampered
galvanized
titillated
coddled
spoilt
catered (to)
mollycoddled
spoiled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

got
bothered
aggravated
perturbed
piqued
roused
vexed
displeased
crossed
put out
bugged
annoyed
grated
rankled
provoked
irritated
riled
irked
galled
disturbed
nettled
chafed
exasperated
inflamed
peeved
enraged
infuriated
angered
outraged
incensed
roiled
steamed up
agitated
maddened
upset
distressed
fretted
harried
harassed
insulted
offended
ruffled
pestered
enflamed
vext
affronted

as in clad

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

clad
clothed
dressed
attired
costumed
garbed
habited
wrapped
arrayed
appareled
gowned
garmented
robed
vestured
draped
bedecked
tailored
toileted
caparisoned
enrobed
apparelled
equipped
got up
furnished
dressed up
invested
did up
outfitted
decked (out)
vested
frocked
jacketed
rigged (out)
cloaked
uniformed
togged (up or out)
mantled
huddled
swathed
swaddled
accoutred
enswathed
happed
accoutered
dressed down
habilitated
underdressed
bedight
bedighted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

stripped
undressed
disrobed
divested
untrussed
denuded
disarrayed
uncovered
unclothed
stript
unveiled
undraped

as in adapted

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

adapted
tailored
adjusted
conformed
shaped
fit
prepared
put
accommodated
fitted
customized
matched
fashioned
edited
acclimated
conditioned
acclimatized
equipped
geared
established
modified
modeled
altered
doctored
attuned
oriented
tuned
converted
transformed
readjusted
orientated
rooted
trained
accustomed
patterned
primed
acquainted
modelled
reworked
regulated
familiarized
readapted
corrected
harmonized
hardened
revised
redesigned
settled
recast
readied
remade
rigged
squared
seasoned
habituated
reclaimed
inured
refocused
toughened
refashioned
rehearsed
reinvented
remodeled
phased
recycled
reengineered
refitted
redeveloped
bent
revamped
made over
fine-tuned
refigured
naturalized
registered
rejiggered
habilitated
redid
fiddled (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

misadjusted

单词	suited
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 suited 1 of 2 adjective as in dressed Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance dressed attired garbed clad covered clothed appareled invested arrayed apparelled robed veiled vested caparisoned tricked (out) decent rigged (out) decked (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms stripped bare undressed naked raw nude unclothed unclad disrobed bottomless starkers topless au naturel peeled mother-naked denuded seminude See More suited 2 of 2 verb past tense of suit 1 as in 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 befitted sufficed fitted served did beseemed worked went fitted the bill satisfied functioned filled the bill wrought 2 as in pleased to give satisfaction to the location of our hotel suited us just fine Synonyms & Similar Words pleased warmed satisfied delighted contented feasted tickled entertained thrilled amused appeased pleasured soothed gratified treated gassed gladdened placated gladded rejoiced calmed agreed (with) charmed satiated diverted humored captivated mollified comforted sated excited indulged pacified assuaged quenched pampered galvanized titillated coddled spoilt catered (to) mollycoddled spoiled Antonyms & Near Antonyms got bothered aggravated perturbed piqued roused vexed displeased crossed put out bugged annoyed grated rankled provoked irritated riled irked galled disturbed nettled chafed exasperated inflamed peeved enraged infuriated angered outraged incensed roiled steamed up agitated maddened upset distressed fretted harried harassed insulted offended ruffled pestered enflamed vext affronted See More 3 as in clad 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 clad clothed dressed attired costumed garbed habited wrapped arrayed appareled gowned garmented robed vestured draped bedecked tailored toileted caparisoned enrobed apparelled equipped got up furnished dressed up invested did up outfitted decked (out) vested frocked jacketed rigged (out) cloaked uniformed togged (up or out) mantled huddled swathed swaddled accoutred enswathed happed accoutered dressed down habilitated underdressed bedight bedighted Antonyms & Near Antonyms stripped undressed disrobed divested untrussed denuded disarrayed uncovered unclothed stript unveiled undraped See More 4 as in adapted 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 adapted tailored adjusted conformed shaped fit prepared put accommodated fitted customized matched fashioned edited acclimated conditioned acclimatized equipped geared established modified modeled altered doctored attuned oriented tuned converted transformed readjusted orientated rooted trained accustomed patterned primed acquainted modelled reworked regulated familiarized readapted corrected harmonized hardened revised redesigned settled recast readied remade rigged squared seasoned habituated reclaimed inured refocused toughened refashioned rehearsed reinvented remodeled phased recycled reengineered refitted redeveloped bent revamped made over fine-tuned refigured naturalized registered rejiggered habilitated redid fiddled (with) Antonyms & Near Antonyms misadjusted
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