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Suitable: alternatives and connections

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Suitable

Capable of suiting; fitting; accordant; proper; becoming; agreeable; adapted; as, ornaments suitable to one's station; language suitable for the subject.

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Eligible 84% connected

That may be selected; proper or qualified to be chosen; legally qualified to be elected and to hold office.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Eligible 84% connected

That may be selected; proper or qualified to be chosen; legally qualified to be elected and to hold office.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Fit 84% connected

imp. & p. p. of Fight.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Fit 84% connected

imp. & p. p. of Fight.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Synonym 4

Appropriate 92% connected

Set apart for a particular use or person. Hence: Belonging peculiarly; peculiar; suitable; fit; proper.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Desirable 92% connected

Worthy of desire or longing; fitted to excite desire or a wish to possess; pleasing; agreeable.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Suited 92% connected

of Suit

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Worthy 92% connected

Having worth or excellence; possessing merit; valuable; deserving; estimable; excellent; virtuous.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Near synonym 1

Good 78% connected

Possessing desirable qualities; adapted to answer the end designed; promoting success, welfare, or happiness; serviceable; useful; fit; excellent; ad…

general 50% interchangeable

Suitable overlaps with good, but its tone, intensity or usual context may differ. Check the definition before substituting it.

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