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
7
archaic
: suite sense 1
suited; suiting; suits
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
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
Examples of suit in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
That meant two people could have the same illness, but the one who got a diagnosis before the deadline could file a claim for compensation while the other would need to file a suit instead.
—Travis Loller, Fortune Europe, 19 Apr. 2024
But now, executives across Samsung Display, Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. and Samsung SDS will be expected to work an extra day, with its financial services arms of the business expected to follow suit in the near future.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
Baffert, who has had no violations in any state since the 2021 Derby, and Zedan filed numerous suits to overturn the disqualification of Medina Spirit and suspension of Baffert, but were unsuccessful.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
The suit says that Harris was able to free his right arm from the restraint on the chair, and the three defendants entered the cell to secure him with handcuffs.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024
Later that year, the state’s pharmaceutical board filed a civil suit against the company behind Death by Gummies for selling products containing more than 50 times the state’s legal limit for THC.
—Ashley Okwuosa, The Examination; Amy Yurkanin, Al.com; John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
As lullabies began to play over the speakers, a procession of models began circulating around the room as if sleepwalking, before being dressed by two mysterious attendants in a full Browne three-piece suit and tucking themselves into bed.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Hough, 38, opted for a light blue suit and a colorful lapel pin.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
Former Warby Parker executive Amy Anderson and A. Putnam designer Ali Putnam are just a few to capitalize on the trend by releasing their own pieces to better suit women on the course.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
Generally when selecting a preschool classroom, parents are able to visit, ask about what is being taught and select the program that best suits their values and needs.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Just as new is The Leo Kent Hotel, Tucson, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, where more glamorous interiors suit its downtown location.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2024
But the collapse came on the 15th hole, a 550-yard par-5 that perfectly suits DeChambeau’s distance.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2024
Look for a lifestyle change that suits your situation.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
However, the new regulation could prove beneficial by allowing people to work in a way that best suits them without impacting productivity or output.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 10 Apr. 2024
Sadly, that car had a rather bland white-over-green livery—a color scheme that does not suit my penchant for flash.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
Noun
Keith Knee, described in his legal complaint as an advisory and consulting services professional in the media industry, filed suit against Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment on Friday, April 19, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
That meant two people could have the same illness, but the one who got a diagnosis before the deadline could file a claim for compensation while the other would need to file a suit instead.
—Travis Loller, Fortune Europe, 19 Apr. 2024
But now, executives across Samsung Display, Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. and Samsung SDS will be expected to work an extra day, with its financial services arms of the business expected to follow suit in the near future.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
Baffert, who has had no violations in any state since the 2021 Derby, and Zedan filed numerous suits to overturn the disqualification of Medina Spirit and suspension of Baffert, but were unsuccessful.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
The suit says that Harris was able to free his right arm from the restraint on the chair, and the three defendants entered the cell to secure him with handcuffs.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024
Later that year, the state’s pharmaceutical board filed a civil suit against the company behind Death by Gummies for selling products containing more than 50 times the state’s legal limit for THC.
—Ashley Okwuosa, The Examination; Amy Yurkanin, Al.com; John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
As lullabies began to play over the speakers, a procession of models began circulating around the room as if sleepwalking, before being dressed by two mysterious attendants in a full Browne three-piece suit and tucking themselves into bed.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Hough, 38, opted for a light blue suit and a colorful lapel pin.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Verb
They're also infused with essential oils to provide additional benefits and offer refreshing scents to suit every style and personality.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
Former Warby Parker executive Amy Anderson and A. Putnam designer Ali Putnam are just a few to capitalize on the trend by releasing their own pieces to better suit women on the course.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
Generally when selecting a preschool classroom, parents are able to visit, ask about what is being taught and select the program that best suits their values and needs.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Just as new is The Leo Kent Hotel, Tucson, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, where more glamorous interiors suit its downtown location.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2024
But the collapse came on the 15th hole, a 550-yard par-5 that perfectly suits DeChambeau’s distance.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2024
Look for a lifestyle change that suits your situation.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
However, the new regulation could prove beneficial by allowing people to work in a way that best suits them without impacting productivity or output.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 10 Apr. 2024
Sadly, that car had a rather bland white-over-green livery—a color scheme that does not suit my penchant for flash.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suit. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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suit
1 of 2 noun1
: an action or process in a court for enforcing a right or claim
2
: an act or instance of requesting earnestly
especially
: courtship
3
: a number of things used together : set
4
a
: an outer costume of two or more pieces
b
: a costume to be worn for a special purpose or under particular conditions
gym suit
5
a
: all the cards of one kind (as spades or hearts) in a pack of playing cards
b
: all the dominoes bearing the same number
suit
2 of 2 verb1
: to outfit with clothes : dress
2
: to make suitable : adapt
suit the action to the word
3
a
: to be proper for
a mood that suits the occasion
b
: to be becoming to
that dress suits you
4
: to meet the needs or desires of : please
suits me fine
5
: to be in accordance : agree
the job suits with your abilities
6
: to be appropriate or satisfactory
these prices do not suit
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