Suit - English meaning

noun

The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.

Usage examples:

Ending child labour will require action on many levels

verb

Take action on; deal with.

Usage examples:

Your request will be actioned

noun

The process of doing something, or something done, esp. for a particular purpose

Usage examples:

[ u ] quick action in calling the fire department saved many lives., [ c ] it was a reckless action…

noun

The particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated.

Usage examples:

They exchanged addresses and agreed to keep in touch

verb

Write the name and address of the intended recipient on (an envelope, letter, or parcel).

Usage examples:

I addressed my letter to him personally

noun

The specific place where a person, business, or organization can be found and where mail can be received

Usage examples:

What is your street address now?, i need your home and your business address., my e-mail address is…

noun

Clothing.

Usage examples:

They were dressed in bright apparel

verb

Clothe (someone).

Usage examples:

All the vestments in which they used to apparel their deities

noun

Clothes, esp. of a special type

Usage examples:

Children’s/women’s apparel, riding/sports apparel

noun

The action of dealing with or taking special care of someone or something.

Usage examples:

Her business needed her attention

noun

The act of directing the mind to listen, see, or understand; notice

Usage examples:

In order to learn anything, you have to pay attention., it’s hard to command the attention of 23 ei…

noun

Written on an envelope or at the top of a letter to show who should read it

Usage examples:

Letters should be marked for the attention of jane mills.

noun

Clothes, especially fine or formal ones.

Usage examples:

The usually sober attire of british security service personnel

verb

Be dressed in clothes of a specified kind.

Usage examples:

Lady agatha was attired in an elaborate evening gown

noun

Clothes, esp. of a particular type

Usage examples:

Business/formal attire, she was tastefully attired in a simple black dress.

verb

Begin to be.

Usage examples:

She became angry and sulked all day

verb

To start to be

Usage examples:

He became a us citizen in 1955., the days are becoming shorter., it’s becoming obvious that dorothy…

verb

To cause someone to look attractive, or to be suitable for someone

Usage examples:

That colour really becomes you.

verb

Be appropriate for; suit.

Usage examples:

As befits a quaker, he was a humane man

verb

To be suitable or right for someone or something

Usage examples:

She was buried in the cathedral, as befits someone of her position.

noun

A flattering or pleasing statement or action used as a means of gently persuading someone to do something.

Usage examples:

The blandishments of the travel brochure

noun

Pleasant words or actions used in order to persuade someone to do something

Usage examples:

She was impervious to his blandishments.

noun

An instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring.

Usage examples:

A case of mistaken identity

verb

Surround in a material or substance.

Usage examples:

The towers are of steel cased in granite

noun

A particular situation or example of something

Usage examples:

We don’t normally accept credits from courses taken at another university, but we’ll make an except…

noun

A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.

Usage examples:

The cause of the accident is not clear

verb

Make (something, especially something bad) happen.

Usage examples:

This disease can cause blindness

conjunction

Short for because.

verb

Hit (someone) hard.

Usage examples:

If he does that i'll clobber him!

noun

Clothing, personal belongings, or equipment.

Usage examples:

I found all his clobber in the locker

verb

Add enamelled decoration to (porcelain).

Usage examples:

The hateful practice of clobbering oriental porcelain, already begun, pointed a cheap and easy way …

noun

Clothes collectively.

Usage examples:

Bring warm clothing and waterproofs

verb

Put clothes on (oneself or someone); dress.

Usage examples:

Francesca was clothed in white

noun

Things you wear to cover your body; clothes

Usage examples:

The boys must wear heavy clothing in winter.

noun

A thing that contributes extra features to something else in such a way as to improve or emphasize its quality.

Usage examples:

Local ales provide the perfect complement to fine food

verb

Contribute extra features to (someone or something) in such a way as to improve or emphasize their qualities.

Usage examples:

A classic blazer complements a look that's smart or casual

verb

To help make something or someone more complete or effective

Usage examples:

She used photographs to complement the text of the news story., this ancient chinese therapy is par…

noun

A set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period.

Usage examples:

Authentic elizabethan costumes

verb

Dress (someone) in a particular set of clothes.

Usage examples:

The dolls are elaborately costumed in fancy nineteenth-century dresses

noun

A set of clothes worn in order to look like someone else, esp. for a party or as part of an entertainment

Usage examples:

[ c ] a clown costume, [ u ] the dancers dressed in national costume.

verb

Be involved with (someone) romantically, with the intention of marrying.

Usage examples:

He was courting a girl from the neighbouring farm

noun

A body of people presided over by a judge, judges, or magistrate, and acting as a tribunal in civil and criminal cases.

Usage examples:

She will take the matter to court

noun

A quadrangular area, either open or covered, marked out for ball games such as tennis or squash.

Usage examples:

A squash court

noun

A period during which a couple develop a romantic relationship before getting married.

Usage examples:

He married his wife after a whirlwind courtship

noun

The time when people have a romantic relationship with the intention of getting married

Usage examples:

They had a passionate courtship and a long, loving marriage.

phrasal verb

To seriously damage something, or to seriously hurt or kill someone

Usage examples:

Driving on those rough roads has really done for my car.

verb

Put on one's clothes.

Usage examples:

Graham showered and dressed quickly

noun

A one-piece garment worn by women and girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs.

Usage examples:

A white cotton dress

verb

Put on clothes

noun

A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless.

Usage examples:

All three bombs were duds

verb

Trick or swindle (someone).

Usage examples:

They became increasingly aware of their rights and how much they were being dudded

adjective

Not working or meeting standards; faulty.

Usage examples:

A dud ignition switch

verb

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Usage examples:

His refusal does nothing to enhance his reputation

Increase

verb

To improve the quality, amount, or strength of something

Usage examples:

The marinade enhances the flavor of the fish., the county took steps to enhance water quality., [ c…

noun

A group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.

Usage examples:

A bulgarian folk ensemble

noun

A group of people who perform music together, or a collection of things intended to be used together

Usage examples:

A woodwind ensemble, i admired her ensemble of coat, hat, and shoes.

noun

A group of things or people acting or taken together as a whole, especially a group of musicians who regularly play together

Usage examples:

The mozart ensemble is/are playing at carnegie hall tonight., whole ensemble she bought a dress and…

noun

Expensive or ostentatious clothes or decoration.

Usage examples:

Officers in their blue, gold, and scarlet finery

noun

A hearth where pig iron was converted into wrought iron.

noun

Decorative and expensive clothing and jewelry worn on a special occasion

Usage examples:

The stars arrived for the oscars dressed in all their finery.

idiom

Be what is needed or be good enough for what is required

phrase

Be suitable for a particular purpose.

Usage examples:

As a free agent, i had some criteria to meet and this team fitted the bill perfectly.

idiom

To be exactly what is needed in a particular situation

Usage examples:

That box will fill the bill nicely.

verb

Lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one's own interests.

Usage examples:

She was flattering him in order to avoid doing what he wanted

adjective

Having a level surface; without raised areas or indentations.

Usage examples:

He sat down on a flat rock

verb

To make someone feel important or attractive, or to praise someone in order to please him or her

Usage examples:

They were flattered by the invitation from the mayor., saying i was the best ever was too obvious a…

noun

Clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind.

Usage examples:

Kids in combat garb

verb

Dress in distinctive clothes.

Usage examples:

She was garbed in indian shawls

noun

A sheaf of wheat.

Usage examples:

Traditionally, the garb of wheat represents both farming and hospitality.

noun

A toothed wheel that works with others to alter the relation between the speed of a driving mechanism (such as the engine of a vehicle) and the speed of the driven parts (the wheels).

Usage examples:

A racing bike with ten-speed gears

verb

Prepare, adjust, or equip for a particular purpose or need.

Usage examples:

They gear workouts to your specific needs

noun

(in a machine) a wheel having pointed parts around the edge that come together with similar parts of other wheels to control how much power from an engine goes to the moving parts of a machine

Usage examples:

[ u ] use second gear going up a steep hill., camping gear, [ t ] our program is geared to the need…

phrasal verb

Rise to one's feet

phrasal verb

To rise from bed, or to cause someone to rise from bed

Usage examples:

I get the boys up at 7 a.m., he finally got up his courage to climb the rock wall.

phrasal verb

Go or occur together

phrasal verb

To accept an idea or agree with a person

Usage examples:

I think we can go with the advertising agency's suggestions, don't you?

noun

Smoothness and elegance of movement.

Usage examples:

She moved through the water with effortless grace

verb

Bring honour or credit to (someone or something) by one's attendance or participation.

Usage examples:

He is one of the best players ever to have graced the game

noun

Simple beauty of movement or form

Usage examples:

The skaters moved over the ice with effortless grace., she always handles her clients with tact and…

noun

A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

Usage examples:

He has an annoying habit of interrupting me

verb

Be dressed or clothed.

Usage examples:

A boy habited as a serving lad

noun

A particular act or way of acting that you tend to do regularly

Usage examples:

[ u ] judy is in the habit of sleeping late on sundays., [ u ] i have the habit of checking my e-ma…

noun

Special honour or respect shown publicly.

Usage examples:

Many villagers come here to pay homage to the virgin

noun

An expression of great respect and honor

Usage examples:

We pay homage to him for his achievements in medical research.

noun

A set of articles or equipment needed for a specific purpose.

Usage examples:

A first-aid kit

verb

Provide someone or something with the appropriate clothing or equipment.

Usage examples:

We were all kitted out in life jackets

noun

The young of certain animals, such as the beaver, ferret, and mink.

Usage examples:

Since 1997, 110 black-footed ferret kits have been released on the site.

noun

A claim or dispute brought to a law court for adjudication.

Usage examples:

His lawyer filed a lawsuit against los angeles city

noun

A disagreement between people or organizations that is brought to a court of law for a decision

Usage examples:

The lawsuit is aimed at protecting this species of salamander.

noun

A disagreement between people or organizations that is brought to a court of law for a decision

Usage examples:

Bring/file/threaten a lawsuit against sb a lawsuit for sexual harassment was brought by two women a…

noun

The process of taking legal action.

Usage examples:

The company wishes to avoid litigation

noun

The process of taking an argument between people or groups to a court of law

Usage examples:

Both sides agreed to the settlement to avoid the expense of litigation.

noun

The process of causing a disagreement to be discussed in a court of law so that an official decision can be made about it

Usage examples:

The company has consistently denied responsibility, but it agreed to the settlement to avoid the ex…

noun

A special uniform worn by a servant, an official, or a member of a city company.

Usage examples:

Yeomen of the guard wearing a royal red and gold livery

adjective

Resembling liver in colour or consistency.

Usage examples:

He was short with livery lips

noun

The colours or design which are put on a company's vehicles and other things that it owns or sells

Usage examples:

They have recently unveiled their new livery and brand identity., in the livery of sth an aircraft …

noun

A contest in which people or teams compete against each other in a particular sport.

Usage examples:

A boxing match

verb

Correspond or cause to correspond in some essential respect; make or be harmonious.

Usage examples:

I thought we'd have primrose walls to match the bath

noun

A short, thin piece of wood or cardboard used to light a fire, being tipped with a composition that ignites when rubbed against a rough surface.

Usage examples:

He struck a match against the wall

noun

A thing used or serving to make something look more attractive but usually having no practical purpose, especially a small object such as a figurine.

Usage examples:

Tables covered with ornaments and books

verb

Make (something) look more attractive by adding decorative items.

Usage examples:

A jewel to ornament your wife's lovely throat

noun

An object that is decorative rather than useful

Usage examples:

They spent decades collecting these colorful, victorian-era ornaments., climbing plants ornamented …

noun

A set of clothes worn together, especially for a particular occasion or purpose.

Usage examples:

Her wedding outfit

verb

Provide with a set of clothes.

Usage examples:

Warders outfitted in special suits

noun

A set of clothes worn for a particular occasion or activity

Usage examples:

Susan wore a black outfit., she got a complete ski outfit as a gift from her parents., our company …

plural noun

An event or a series of activities involving a set procedure.

Usage examples:

You complete a form to start proceedings

plural noun

A series of actions that happen in a planned and controlled way

Usage examples:

As the president was sworn in, the nation watched the proceedings on tv.

noun

The actions that are taken in a court of law

Usage examples:

Commence/enter into/start proceedings the plaintiffs commenced proceedings for breach of contract.,…

noun

The action of pursuing someone or something.

Usage examples:

The cat crouched in the grass in pursuit of a bird

noun

The act of following or searching for someone or something, in order to catch or attack the person or thing

Usage examples:

[ u ] the two children ran through the field in pursuit of their puppy., the declaration of indepen…

noun

A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

Usage examples:

The director had a lot of respect for douglas as an actor

verb

Admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

Usage examples:

She was respected by everyone she worked with

noun

Admiration for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities

Usage examples:

I believe people had more respect for teachers back then., some drivers don’t have any respect for …

noun

Clothes.

Usage examples:

Running togs

verb

Be or get dressed for a particular occasion or activity.

Usage examples:

We got togged up in our glad rags

noun

A unit of thermal resistance used to express the insulating properties of clothes and quilts.

Usage examples:

There's nothing i like more than being warm and cosy under a 2-layered 15 tog quilt.

noun

A formal examination of evidence by a judge, typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.

Usage examples:

The newspaper accounts of the trial

verb

Test (something, especially a new product) to assess its suitability or performance.

Usage examples:

Teachers all over the uk are trialling the materials

noun

The examination in a court of law of the facts of a case to decide whether a person is guilty of a crime or responsible for an injury to another person

Usage examples:

[ c ] a criminal/civil trial, [ u ] the case will soon go to trial (= begin)., [ u ] she must still…

noun

A chasuble or other robe worn by the clergy or choristers during services.

Usage examples:

A priest in green vestments came and preached a long sermon

noun

The special clothes worn by priests during church ceremonies

verb

Seek the favour, support, or custom of.

Usage examples:

Pop stars are being wooed by film companies eager to sign them up

verb

To try to persuade someone to support you

Usage examples:

A candidate must woo voters by making them feel important.

verb

To try to persuade a particular group of people to support you or use your business

Usage examples:

Woo sb away from sth the airline was heavily discounting fares to woo passengers away from their co…