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Grammar : Adj
Spell : soo-tuh-buhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsu tə bəl



Definition of suitable

Origin :
  • 1580s, from suit + -able. Earlier suit-like (1560s); suitly (mid-15c.).
  • adj appropriate, acceptable
Example sentences :
  • Our Government is able to afford a suitable army and a suitable navy.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • This is suitable for any meal at which potatoes would be served.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Some of them are suitable for certain occasions and some for others.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • His miracles passed from mouth to mouth, with suitable additions.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • When, however, suitable time had elapsed, the oldest of the party spoke.
  • Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • But some time elapsed before he was fitted with a suitable appointment.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • "I will provide you with a suitable dress, my child," she said.
  • Extract from : « The Green Satin Gown » by Laura E. Richards
  • It is there that we expect to find the most suitable district for our purpose.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • How suitable both to life and the desire for perfection the Greek practice was!
  • Extract from : « Albert Durer » by T. Sturge Moore
  • Carr was encouraged and he concentrated on a suitable reply.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various

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