English dictionary
suit
/s/u/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
ExamplesThey buried him in his best suit.
Synonyms suit of clothesSource: WordNet 3.0
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a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
ExamplesThe family brought suit against the landlord.
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(slang) a businessman dressed in a business suit
ExamplesAll the suits care about is the bottom line.
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a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
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a petition or appeal made to a person of superior status or rank
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playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack; each set has its own symbol and color
ExamplesA flush is five cards in the same suit.
In bridge you must follow suit.
What suit is trumps?
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The act of following or pursuing, as game; pursuit.
Source: webster1913
verb
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be agreeable or acceptable to
ExamplesThis suits my needs.
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be agreeable or acceptable
ExamplesThis time suits me.
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accord or comport with
ExamplesThis kind of behavior does not suit a young woman!
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enhance the appearance of
ExamplesThis behavior doesn't suit you!
Synonyms becomeSource: WordNet 3.0
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To fit; to adapt; to make proper or suitable; as, to <i>suit</i> the action to the word.
Source: webster1913
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To agree; to accord; to be fitted; to correspond; -- usually followed by <i>with</i> or <i>to</i>.
Source: webster1913