Definitions

suiting

[soo-ting] / ˈsu tɪŋ /

VERB

be acceptable, appropriate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

become befit conform correspond enhance fit flatter go with gratify please satisfy serve

STRONG

accord agree answer benefit beseem check do fulfill go harmonize match square suffice tally

WEAK

answer a need be proper for be seemly check out cut the mustard fill the bill fit in get by go together make the grade pass muster

Antonyms

STRONGEST

anger annoy differ disappoint disturb frustrate mismatch offend refuse upset

STRONG

disagree fail miss neglect oppose question

WEAK

displease dissatisfy reject

VERB

adapt, tailor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accommodate adjust amuse conform fit gratify modify please satisfy

STRONG

change entertain fashion fill proportion quadrate readjust reconcile revise tailor-make

WEAK

fit in toe the mark

Antonyms

STRONGEST

anger annoy disappoint disarrange disturb frustrate refuse unsuit upset

WEAK

disagree displease dissatisfy reject

Example Sentences

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Our critic explained that “While ‘superfine’ is a tailor’s term for the best wool suiting fabric, in the context of this show it is also dandiacal black vernacular for ‘stylin’ out.’”

From The Wall Street Journal

The team that struggled with player turnout in recent years had 30 players on Friday listed as suiting up.

From Los Angeles Times

Crocker has changed his approach as he was now coming forward a bit more with his tight guard, and that was suiting Donovan, with the fight seemingly on a knife-edge heading into the final stanza.

From BBC

Cleared for contact Monday after wearing a non-contact jersey last week, Harris took another step toward suiting up for the season opener in São Paulo, Brazil, against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

Harris has yet to progress beyond footwork drills and appears closer to an extended stay on the non-football injury list than suiting up for Week 1.

From Los Angeles Times