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suited

[soo-tid]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

appropriate for or compatible with a particular person, task, occasion, etc.; fitted.
A good writer chooses a prose style suited to the subject.
Parents can decide whether the program is suited for their child.
wearing a suit, especially of a specified kind or color (often used in combination).
At the negotiating table sat a gray-suited executive from the other company.
Who do you think the jury will believe—the suited detective, or the revolutionary anarchist?

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of suit.

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Other Word Forms

unsuited adjective
well-suited adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of suited¹

First recorded in 1615–25; suit + -ed ² for the adjective senses; suit + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb sense

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Mike Bonin, who heads the Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs at Cal State L.A., said he thinks that Bass’ career of building multiracial, multiethnic coalitions makes her uniquely suited to the moment.

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“Every film in every genre has its own unique propositions and can be adopted and suited well. We’re excited about horror, and we’re excited about comedy.”

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Brittlebush thrives in dry conditions, according to Calscape, and is well suited for slopes and hillsides.

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It suited PSG, but was new Champions League format a success?

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The mother insisted the jail was not suited to deal with his personality disorder, because there was no wing for vulnerable prisoners.

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