Your shoes do not go with the suit.
Source: tatoeba (17263)
Suit
/suːt/
Synonyms for "suit" (310 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (62)
Noun(12 words)
accommodateaccommodate withaccordaccouteraccusalaccusationaccusingactionadaptadapt toaddressesadjurationadjustadjust toagreeagree withaid prayerallegationallegementamorous pursuit
Strong matches (93)
Noun(22 words)
belonging tobelonging to a groupbelonging to the classbossbusiness attirecard categorycard suitcasecasescausacausecivil actionclubsconformcourtingcourtshipdressensembleequipfit
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fit categoryfit in
bendbenefitbeseechmentbib and tuckerbidbidding prayerbill of particularsblameblockbreviarybringing of chargesbringing to bookbusiness suitcallcanvasscapacitatecaparisoncasecasual suitcause
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cause in courtchapletchargecheckcheck outchime in withclamorclothesclothingcollectcombinationcommunioncomplaintcomplycomply withcomposeconditionconformconform tocontemplationcorrectcorrespondcostumecountcourtcourtingcourtshipcrydelationdenouncementdenunciationdevotionsdisciplinedisguisedodo the jobdouble-breasted suitdressenableenhanceensembleentreatyequipfall in withfill the billfitfit out
Related words (155)
Noun(19 words)
fit the contextfitsitalian completolawsuit againstlawsuitslegal actionlegal matterlitigatinglitigationmodifymore school belongingoutfitpleasesatisfysatisfyingsuit categorysuit of clothessuit typewooing
flatterfollowfrockfurnishgallantrygarbgeargear togeegogo bygo withgracegratifyhabithail maryharmonizeharmonize withhit the spotimpeachment
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impetrationimplicationimplorationimploringimprecationimputationindictmentinformationinnuendoinsinuationintercessioninvocationinvocatory pleajibejudicial processjump suitkitkyrie eleisonlawsuitlaying of chargeslegal actionlegal caselegal proceedingslegal processlegal remedylendlitanylitigationliverymake conformmasqueradematchmeditationmeetmoldmouldmouldermouldyobsecrationobserveobtestationorisonoutfitpackpaternosterpetitionplaintpleapleaseprayerprayer wheelproceedingproceedingsprocessprosecutionput in trimput in tunequadratequalifyreconcilerectifyrelatereproachrequestrequestingriding habitrigrig outrig uprogationrosaryrub off cornerssatisfyseparatesserenadeseriesservesetsettleshapeshirtwaist suitsilent prayersingle-breasted suitski suitsolicitationsolicitingsports suitsquarestraightensufficesuingsuit at lawsuitesupplicationtailortailored suittallytally withtaxingthanksthanksgivingtrialtropical suittrue billtuneturn outtwo-piece suituniformunspoken accusationveiled accusationwooingyield
Adjective(1 words)
proper action
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: lawsuit, accommodate, accommodate, accommodate with, accord.
- Sentence evidence is available for suit, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "suit".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "suit"
Keep "suit" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "suit" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "suit", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "suit" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
39 entriesagreeapparelappealbeautifybusinessmancard game componentcheckcivil actionclothingcompatibilityconformconform tocorrespondcourt casedressingembellish
Showing 16 of 39 words.
More specific
19 entriesShowing 16 of 19 words.
Collocations
12 entriesbusiness suitcard suitcolor matchformal suitstyle matchsuit jacketsuitable conditionssuitable datasuitable methodsuitable usethree piece suittwo piece suit
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
6 entriesSample sentences
40 total sentences available.
Your tie blends well with your suit.
Source: tatoeba (17361)
I'll make you a new suit.
Source: tatoeba (17462)
There is no reason to wear a suit to the beach.
Source: tatoeba (22174)
Showing 4 of 40 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "suit"?
Closest matches include lawsuit, accommodate, accommodate, accommodate with, accord.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "suit"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.