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suitable Definition

suit·able (so̵̅o̅tə bəl)

adjective

that suits a given purpose, occasion, condition, propriety, etc.; fitting; appropriate; apt

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suitable Synonyms

suitable

modif.

fitting, becoming, proper; see fit 1, 2. See syn. study at fit.

suitable Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • eminently: This makes the beans eminently suitable for the gourmet coffee market.
  • particularly: They explain simply why some materials are particularly suitable for specific purposes for example, glass for windows, copper for electrical cables.
  • especially: I liked the length - not too long, especially suitable for time short undergraduates.

Preposition: for

  • beginner: This is an introductory course suitable for beginners to digital video.
  • vegetarian: Can you tell me which of your products are suitable for vegetarians?
  • wheelchair: Suitable for wheelchairs, please call our office with your requirements.
  • age: Soccer Academy is suitable for ages 7 to adult.
  • inclusion: This project seeks to create antenna designs suitable for inclusion in SoC.
  • child: Note: Sleeping in the top bunk is not suitable for children under 6 years old.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • find: Our Housing Services team can help you find something suitable.
  • choose: In choosing sites suitable for working, we made the following considerations: Access to the site.

Modifies a noun

  • candidate: The most suitable candidates are often tempted away by higher salaries in the private sector.
  • habitat: Ringed Plover Seen in small numbers in suitable habitat.
  • clothing: Please bring with you suitable clothing and a packed lunch.
  • accommodation: Unfortunately, the College has no suitable accommodation for couples or families, who will need to make their own arrangements.
  • applicant: Ultimately, the Engineering Academy is looking for suitable applicants for its apprenticeships.
  • footwear: Carry warm clothing, blankets, a flashlight, a shovel, a bottle of water and suitable footwear.

Used with adjective complement

  • deem: Feeling rejected personally when someone else is deemed more suitable for the part.
  • consider: Not all cases are considered suitable for a no win no fee agreement.
  • seem: If requested, it will let you know if anything that seems suitable to you comes up.

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