what does suitable mean?
SUITABLE as ADJECTIVE
- Meaning
- appropriate for a condition or occasion
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- everything in its proper place
- the right man for the job
- she is not suitable for the position
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- worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse
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- the parents found the girl suitable for their son
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- meant or adapted for an occasion or use
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- a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty
- not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy
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- suitable for the desired purpose
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- Is this a suitable dress for the office?
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