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suitable

[ˈsju.tə.bɫ̩]adjective3 syllables

Suitable means: meant or adapted for an occasion or use.

Synonyms for suitable15

adjective, as in meant or adapted for an occasion or use

suited, appropriate, fit

adjective, as in worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

desirable, worthy, eligible

also used for suitable

fit for purpose, up to standard, allowable, apropos, apposite, apt, comely, commensurate, correct

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What does suitable mean?2

adjective

1

meant or adapted for an occasion or use“a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty”

2

worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse“the parents found the girl suitable for their son”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with suitable?1

four syllables

unsuitable
Show 29 near rhymes
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Suitable in a sentence

  • Autumn is suitable for study, compared with spring.unknown
  • Judging from his manner, he is not suitable for this job.unknown
  • Any car at all will be suitable, as long as it works.Objectivesea
  • Cycling in the rain is not nice; however, a suitable poncho offers good protection.sundown
  • After searching and asking around, they still couldn't find a suitable place.weihaiping
  • Your departure or your presence, both are suitable.anzart
  • The room is very dirty, it isn't suitable for living in.tieguy
  • The job is not suitable for young girls.CK

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