noun
a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
Synonyms
suit of clothes
Examples
- they buried him in his best suit
noun
a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
Synonyms
Examples
- the family brought suit against the landlord
noun
(slang) a businessman dressed in a business suit
Examples
- all the suits care about is the bottom line
noun
a man's courting of a woman
Synonyms
Examples
- seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
- its was a brief and intense courtship
noun
a petition or appeal made to a person of superior status or rank
noun
playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack
Examples
- each set has its own symbol and color
- a flush is five cards in the same suit
- in bridge you must follow suit
- what suit is trumps?
verb
be agreeable or acceptable to
Synonyms
Examples
- This suits my needs
verb
be agreeable or acceptable
Examples
- This time suits me
verb
accord or comport with
Synonyms
Examples
- This kind of behavior does not suit a young woman!
verb
enhance the appearance of
Synonyms
Examples
- Mourning becomes Electra
- This behavior doesn't suit you!