Definitions

suiting

[soo-ting] / ˈsu tɪŋ /

VERB

be acceptable, appropriate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

become befit conform correspond enhance fit flatter go with gratify please satisfy serve

STRONG

accord agree answer benefit beseem check do fulfill go harmonize match square suffice tally

WEAK

answer a need be proper for be seemly check out cut the mustard fill the bill fit in get by go together make the grade pass muster

Antonyms

STRONGEST

anger annoy differ disappoint disturb frustrate mismatch offend refuse upset

STRONG

disagree fail miss neglect oppose question

WEAK

displease dissatisfy reject

VERB

adapt, tailor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accommodate adjust amuse conform fit gratify modify please satisfy

STRONG

change entertain fashion fill proportion quadrate readjust reconcile revise tailor-make

WEAK

fit in toe the mark

Antonyms

STRONGEST

anger annoy disappoint disarrange disturb frustrate refuse unsuit upset

WEAK

disagree displease dissatisfy reject

Example Sentences

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Whether the games will be played at the Rose Bowl or SoFi Stadium remains to be determined, but the Bruins will not be suiting up against Curt Cignetti and defending national champion Indiana.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

“I just remember Tommy saying, ‘I’ll meet you out there,’ and suiting up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

Now that he’s been benched, Tagovailoa knows he may be suiting up somewhere else next season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

Our critic explained that “While ‘superfine’ is a tailor’s term for the best wool suiting fabric, in the context of this show it is also dandiacal black vernacular for ‘stylin’ out.’”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

He emphasized our being on time and suiting up.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez