Entry Word: suitor

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a man who courts a woman usually with the goal of marrying her <my sister finally married her suitor of six years on Sunday>

Synonyms gallant, swain, wooer

Related Words beau, boyfriend, fellow, man; admirer, crush, steady; beloved, darling, dear, favorite, flame, honey, love, lover, sweet, sweetheart, valentine; date, escort; fiancé, intended

2 one who asks earnestly for a favor or gift <the inventor had several suitors for his patent, but he wasnʼt interested in dealing with a big company> — see supplicant