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A set of outer clothes made of the same fabric and designed to be worn together
“Two men rose from among the audience, one young, in a khaki suit with short trousers, the other older, with a white shirt.”
A legal lawsuit
“I nodded, thinking that if Sam somehow did win his suit, it would turn the entire insurance industry on its head.”
The process of trying to win a woman's affection with a view to marriage
“He has plotted revenge against those that caused the rejection of his suit to the princess.”
A request or solicitation, typically made in earnest
“Oh this love at sight that sprang, must be hopeless, sad, and mute. For there's none to feel my pang, and there's none to hear my suit.”
(informal) A high-ranking executive in an organization, typically wearing a suit
“Kahane wants nothing to do with the studio suit who has spurned him for so long, and storms out.”
A declaration of fault or blame against another
The act of defending a position or right
A person who works at a commercial institution
A young, upwardly mobile urban professional person with an affluent lifestyle
A demonstration of respect or deference
A number of similar or related events, objects, or people coming one after another
A dinner jacket
A category having attributes in common while differentiated from others by kind, type, or quality
(usually used in plural form "attentions") An act of civility or courtesy, especially in courtship
An outer garment with sleeves, worn outdoors and typically extending below the hips
To be good or appropriate for someone or a particular purpose
“They cost little or nothing and can be tailored to suit your lifestyle and level of motivation.”
To enhance the appearance of
“He had on a navy blue jacket that really did suit him.”
To adapt or tailor (something) for someone or a given condition
“Michael is attempting to suit his behavior to the behavior of his mother, to establish a relationship that at least approaches a partnership.”
To delight, or to give pleasure or satisfaction to
“Should it suit you to accept this appointment, the Queen has much pleasure in offering it to you, and will nominate you forthwith.”
To dress in clothes (of a given type or kind)
“Eli would suit himself in the clothes of the orthodox Hebrew, parading through the town.”
To form a pleasing or harmonious relationship or combination with
(conform to) To be like or in accordance with
To function in a complementary manner with
To furnish with accessories
To be part of, in the proper place
To assort according to type, category or class
To be applicable or relevant
(usually used in past participle form) To design or destine for a particular purpose
To be or to provide an advantage to
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