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as in to suffice
archaic to be fitting or proper we hardly know them, so for Christmas a simple card will fit

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as in to equip
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function that final computer course should fit him for a career in programming

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as in to accommodate
to make or have room for we can fit you in the booth if the rest of us squeeze closer together

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How does the adjective fit differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of fit are appropriate, apt, felicitous, fitting, happy, meet, proper, and suitable. While all these words mean "right with respect to some end, need, use, or circumstance," fit stresses adaptability and sometimes special readiness for use or action.

fit for battle

When can appropriate be used instead of fit?

While in some cases nearly identical to fit, appropriate implies eminent or distinctive fitness.

an appropriate gift

When is apt a more appropriate choice than fit?

The words apt and fit are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, apt connotes a fitness marked by nicety and discrimination.

apt quotations

In what contexts can felicitous take the place of fit?

Although the words felicitous and fit have much in common, felicitous suggests an aptness that is opportune, telling, or graceful.

a felicitous phrase

Where would fitting be a reasonable alternative to fit?

The synonyms fitting and fit are sometimes interchangeable, but fitting implies harmony of mood or tone.

a fitting end

When could happy be used to replace fit?

The words happy and fit can be used in similar contexts, but happy suggests what is effectively or successfully appropriate.

a happy choice of words

When is it sensible to use meet instead of fit?

In some situations, the words meet and fit are roughly equivalent. However, meet suggests a just proportioning.

meet payment

When might proper be a better fit than fit?

The meanings of proper and fit largely overlap; however, proper suggests a suitability through essential nature or accordance with custom.

proper acknowledgement

When would suitable be a good substitute for fit?

While the synonyms suitable and fit are close in meaning, suitable implies an answering to requirements or demands.

clothes suitable for camping

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fit
Verb
After trading Doncic, Harrison talked about the importance of culture in winning an NBA title and talked about how Flagg fits the Mavs’ culture. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025 Shoppers who didn’t fit in could expect a rude greeting. Sean Gregory, Time, 26 June 2025
Noun
The Pro version also comes with noise-canceling, transparency modes, and interchangeable ear tips in several sizes for a more custom fit. Jessica Leigh Mattern, People.com, 9 July 2025 More classic straight fits were often cuffed for a summery vibe. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
Adjective
Conveniently, both products are carry-on sized and fit for summer travel. Cierra Black, Essence, 2 July 2025 Don’t expect to meet every item on the job posting’s preferred qualifications list, and if your gut tells you the job’s a fit, dive deeper. Dr. Ella F. Washington, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for fit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
Verb
  • For the latter, a brief statement often will suffice.
    Dr. Eric George, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • But suffice it to say that people are generally surprised by the cookies' explicit nature.
    Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • That corresponded to images shot Sunday by Maxar Technologies similarly showing the ongoing work.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 July 2025
  • Instead, subscribers answer questions online, correspond with medical professionals virtually and get the prescribed drugs in visually pleasing packages delivered discreetly to their homes.
    Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • The novel was later adapted into a film starring Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor — herself a guest at the hotel.
    Harold Isaac, NPR, 8 July 2025
  • The film follows Mark, a Nigerian teen adapting to London life, who stumbles upon the underground Black Secret Service.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • Surprisingly, the new watch is equipped with the house’s first flying tourbillon.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
  • Earth-moving robots equipped with folding mechanical arms, just under four feet wide, use artificial intelligence to tell the difference between clay and solid obstacles.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • There is no requirement under HB 46, or any prior Texas law, for employers to accommodate the use of medical marijuana.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Guests with food allergies or dietary concerns are accommodated, too.
    Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Drink it in the sun to refresh while preparing, use it in your recipes to caramelize or sweeten and pair it to help your tongue handle when there’s a lot going on.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • But as Lee illustrates, there is a new generation of Native activists prepared to fight the good fight.
    Literary Hub July 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • The 30-month-long case, which thrust Idaho into the national spotlight, spanned several states as investigators searched for a suspect for nearly seven weeks.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025
  • So there were nipple covers or, in some cases, full breasts.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • The Venetian police’s hybrids, recently aquired, are by Huracan Marine, designed to run on diesel when the cops need bursts of speed, and on electricity when slow cruising is required.
    Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • April 2025 The Star: The cards suggest April will bring a refreshing burst of hope and clarity for you, Aries, as The Star invites you to reconnect with your dreams and aspirations.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025

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