suit

noun

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\ ˈsüt

Definition of suit

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

2a : 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

3a : 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

6 : an act or instance of suing or seeking by entreaty : appeal specifically : courtship

7 archaic : suite sense 1

suit

verb

suited; suiting; suits

Definition of suit (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to meet the needs or desires of : please suits me fine

2a : 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

intransitive verb

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

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Synonyms for suit

Synonyms: Noun

Synonyms: Verb

befit,
beseem
[archaic],
do,
fit
[archaic],
go,
serve

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. See More

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Cole himself is a little out there, with his signature yellow suit and seemingly endless capacity for creativity. — Aj Willingham, CNN, 8 May 2022 He’s here with fellow video creator Adam Brown, who will soon gear up in his scuba suit. — Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2022 In the first two photos Rexha is wearing a swim cover-up skirt over her suit. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com, 6 May 2022 Jones went home to her children; years later, her civil suit was settled for an undisclosed amount. — Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic, 5 May 2022 After being conspicuously absent from the previous trailer, Darth Vader is finally seen in the new teaser, albeit only his suit. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 May 2022 Dwyane Wade showed off some skin, opting for no shirt under his all-white suit ensemble. — Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 3 May 2022 Joe Jonas reinvented the classic tails in his white suit, alongside wife Sophie Turner in Louis Vuitton, and Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian swapped elements of their Thom Browne looks, with Kardashian wearing a men’s cummerbund as a corset. — Isabel Lord, Forbes, 3 May 2022 Ventura County and the city of Ojai each filed its own suit. — Christian Martinezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Choose a face wash that is specifically formulated to suit dry skin. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 May 2022 Candy lovers of all ages will also appreciate the nostalgia-inducing Robin's Candy, a shop stocked with a curated collection of sweets to suit every palate. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2022 As a result, the houses are hustling to alter their offerings to suit, from high-end watches and handbags to collectible sneakers and edgy art. — Kelly Crow, WSJ, 6 May 2022 Jennifer Holmes is practiced in the art of redoing houses to suit her family. — Sarah Wolf Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2022 Over the years, the couple expanded their menu to suit California tastes, adding savory croissant sandwiches and brunch items, which now make up 20 percent of store sales. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2022 One of the best budget buys on our list, this durable nylon backpack offers a USB charging port, as well as different compartments to suit your device needs. — Laura Hanrahan, Woman's Day, 5 May 2022 Better still, the Q2 can be customized with a choice of MX switches and standard OEM keycaps to suit the user’s needs. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 May 2022 Plus, today there are a slew of tub styles to suit your design aesthetic. — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 30 Apr. 2022 See More

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suit

noun

\ ˈsüt

Kids Definition of suit

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a set of clothing having matching top and bottom pieces

2 : a set of clothes or protective coverings worn for a special purpose or under particular conditions a gym suit a suit of armor

3 : an action in court to settle a disagreement or enforce a right or claim

4 : all the playing cards of one kind (as spades, hearts, diamonds, or clubs) in a pack

suit

verb

suited; suiting

Kids Definition of suit (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : to be suitable or satisfactory The time of the meeting suits my schedule.

2 : to make suitable : adapt You should suit your speech for your audience.

3 : to be proper for or pleasing with That scarf does not suit the dress.

4 : to meet the needs or desires of … it was fully settled that James should go … as it suited his master …— Anna Sewell, Black Beauty

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Medical Definition of suit

— see g suit, pressure suit

suit

noun

Legal Definition of suit

: a proceeding to enforce a right or claim specifically : an action brought in a court seeking a remedy for injuries suffered or a determination of rights : lawsuit