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suit
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- pronunciation:
- sut
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a set of clothes with a jacket and trousers or a skirt made of the same material and color.
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| definition 2: |
the act or method of bringing an action in a court of law.
He filed suit against the city.- synonyms:
- case, lawsuit
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| definition 3: |
all the playing cards of a single kind in the deck.
The four suits of playing cards are hearts, diamonds, clubs and spades. |
| related words: |
appeal, card, complaint, costume, proposal, type |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
suits, suiting, suited |
| definition 1: |
to be right for; fit.
The color yellow suits her.- synonyms:
- become, fit
- similar words:
- accord with, calculate, conform to, follow, match
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| definition 2: |
to be acceptable to; satisfy.
The change in plans suits me.- synonyms:
- please, satisfy
- similar words:
- content, gratify, oblige
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| related words: |
adapt, coordinate, fit, fulfill, tailor |
| derivation: |
suited (adj.) |
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