- right or appropriate for a particular purpose or occasion
- a suitable candidate
- a suitable habitat/location/site
- suitable for something/somebody This programme is not suitable for children.
- a suitable place for a picnic
- The documentary is particularly suitable for classroom use.
- suitable to do something I don't have anything suitable to wear for the party.
- Would now be a suitable moment to discuss my report?
Extra Examples- There are many other training courses that would be equally suitable.
- The exercise-with-answer-key format makes the book suitable for self-study.
- The shampoo is suitable for everyday use.
- I don't think he's a suitable partner for her.
- The walk is suitable for all the family.
- These properties are considered especially suitable for older people.
- This building is not really suitable for wheelchair users.
- Do you think he's suitable as a babysitter for such young kids?
- There was no offer of suitable alternative employment.
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Word Originlate 16th cent.: from the verb suit, on the pattern of agreeable.Want to learn more?
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