suit
noun
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Definition of suit
(Entry 1 of 2)
2a
: recourse or appeal to a feudal superior for justice or redress
b
: an action or process in a court for the recovery of a right or claim
4
: a group of things forming a unit : suite
—used chiefly of armor, sails, and counters in games
5
: 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
6a
: 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
7
slang
: a business executive
—usually used in plural
suit
verb
suited;
suiting;
suits
Definition of suit (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to be becoming to
that dress suits you
b
: to be proper for : befit
a mood that suits the occasion
2
: to outfit with clothes : dress
3
: accommodate, adapt
suit the action to the word
4
: to meet the needs or desires of : please
suits me fine
1
: to be in accordance : agree
the position suits with your abilities
2
: to be appropriate or satisfactory
these prices don't suit
3
: to put on specially required clothing (such as a uniform or protective garb)
—usually used with up players suiting up for the game
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Other Words from suit
Noun
suited
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adjective
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adjective
Synonyms for suit
Synonyms: Noun
Synonyms: Verb
befit, beseem [archaic], do, fit [archaic], go, serve
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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 fireVerb
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: Noun
Instead, consumers are required to pursue their claims through arbitration, in which corporations can choose the venue and the arbitrator, all while preventing potential class-action suits from arising. — Michael P. Maguire, The Mercury News, "Opinion: E-scooter firms silence injured riders’ legal claims," 21 Aug. 2019 The Animal Legal Defense Fund is headquartered in California, and Portland attorney David Sugerman filed the suit as co-counsel. — oregonlive.com, "Tillamook cheese comes mostly from cows kept in concrete and dirt feedlots, not green pastures, lawsuit says," 20 Aug. 2019 Several legal challenges to the funding restrictions are still ongoing, but a federal appeals court said Friday the rule will not be suspended while those suits play out. — Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic, "Trump’s Title X Restrictions Are Nothing Short of Coercion," 20 Aug. 2019 The companies are on the smaller end of those facing similar suits. — Eric Heisig, cleveland.com, "Opioid makers agree to $15 million in settlements with Cuyahoga, Summit counties in advance of October trial," 20 Aug. 2019 Inevitably, as the research’s connection to the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA)’s Warrior Web program suggests, the suit’s users could also include military personnel, who frequently have to carry dozens of pounds of gear by foot. — Jon Porter, The Verge, "Scientists develop robotic shorts that make it easier to walk and run," 19 Aug. 2019 Several states and the American Medical Association have joined the suit as plaintiffs. — David Crary, Anchorage Daily News, "Planned Parenthood leaves family planning program rather than accept new rules," 19 Aug. 2019 From the cult-worthy Raf Simmons x Adidas sneakers to trendy monochromatic suits, Monica is a true style queen. — Nandi Howard, Essence, "Monica's Instagram Is Filled With Chic Fashion Moments," 19 Aug. 2019 The trial on the class action suit began February 23, 1984, and lasted five days. — Mia Armstrong, Longreads, "In Sickness, In Health — and In Prison," 19 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
For those who have a skin tone similar to Bieber's, Blurred Buff (a bronze rose) and Coral Cloud (a pure peach) will look especially pretty on your complexion, while Pink Sky (a bright, poppy pink) will suit both fair and deep skin tones. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "How Hailey Bieber Applies Pink Eye Shadow Using Just Her Fingers," 16 Aug. 2019 Jacobs was the only member of this year’s draft class who did not suit up Saturday against the Rams. — Matt Kawahara, SFChronicle.com, "Five Raiders to watch at Arizona," 15 Aug. 2019 Tyler Joe Build out a suiting look (but cooler) by pairing trouser jeans with a graphic blazer and easy knit tank. — Tyler Joe, Marie Claire, "How to Style Trouser Jeans," 12 Aug. 2019 And the space is outfitted with ample seating, like club chairs upholstered in Casamance plaid men's suiting fabric topped with Holland and Sherry velvet navy pillows. — Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, "A Sophisticated Tribeca Home with an Inspiring Mix of Modern and Traditional Accents," 12 Aug. 2019 The tradition varies from the evening of June 20 to June 22, so pick whichever day suits your fancy. — Anchorage Daily News, "Here’s what’s going on for summer solstice in Anchorage and beyond," 20 June 2019 After losing a striker, Hodgson is likely to deploy a 4-3-3 which should suit Meyer down to the ground. — SI.com, "Picking the Crystal Palace XI That Should Start Against Everton in Premier League Opener," 7 Aug. 2019 That’s what the Pressmans did, starting when Fred (second generation, father of Bob and Gene) brought Armani’s relaxed tailoring to the United States in 1975 and threw men’s suiting into an uproar. — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, "Of Barneys’ Bankruptcy, Pride and the Fall," 6 Aug. 2019 Yesterdays, the star hit the red carpet at the premiere of The Peanut Butter Falcon in Hollywood wearing suiting’s best new pairing: a skin-tight tee. — Vogue, "Shia LaBeouf Upgrades a Classic Suit With a Skin-Tight Tee," 2 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'suit.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.