You are suitable for the job.
Source: tatoeba (16692)
Suitable
/[ˈsjuː.tə.bɫ̩]/
Synonyms for "suitable" (236 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (48)
Adjective(13 words)
appropriateacceptable ssnadequateadoptableaesthetic practice criteriaapplicable lawapplicable taskappropriate behaviorappropriate settingappropriate usebest optioncapablecompatible
Determiner(1 words)
a good fit
a proposacceptableaccording to hoylead remadaptedadequateadmissibleadvantageousadvisableampleapplicableappositeappropriateaproposaptauspiciousbarely sufficientbecomingbefittingcharacter
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Strong matches (70)
Noun(12 words)
compatiblescorrect englishcorrect phrase usagecorrect spanish grammardistillation apparatusexpression mediumfit categoryfit framefitterfreshwater snail habitatgood fitideal conduct
Adjective(23 words)
congenialcorrect answercorrect descriptorcorrect ideacorrect labelcorrect sentence structurecorrect stepcorrect understandingcorrect usagecorrect wordingcorrectestdesirabledrinkableeducational producteffective instructional tooleligible candidatefit personfittingfitting actionfitting role
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Verb(1 words)
Related words (118)
kosherlikelyluckymeetmeritedmeshingminimalminimumniceniftynormalnormativeon the buttonopenopportuneorderpatperfectpertinentplace
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pleasantpleasingplentyplenty good enoughpoliticpresentableprofitableproperpropitiousproportionateprovidentialqualifiedready-madereasonablerecommendablerelevantrequisiterespectablerightright and properrighteousrightfulripesafesatisfactoryseasonableseemlysortablesubstantialsufficientsufficient forsufficingsuitedsuitingtailoredtimelyto be desiredto the pointto the purposetrueup tourbaneusefulwell-timedwisewith voicewith voteworthwhileworthy
Adjective(34 words)
livablemarriageablematching platformon-targetoptimal substructurepertinent observationpresentable slidesprofessional compatibilityproperproper answerproper earthing systemproper filingproper inferenceproper methodproper placeproper postingproper ssnproper useproperestpublishable
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relevant detailsrelevant evidenceright fitripe colorssafe substancesscience-gradeablesocial suitabilitysuitedusable energy sourcevalid argumentvalid ideawholesomeworthiestworthy
Verb(2 words)
meet individual needsneeded
Noun(12 words)
more academicmore applicablemost adaptiveproper behaviorpuckaqualifying term definitionrelevant toright contextstandard usethe right thingviable energy sourcewell suited
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: appropriate, a good fit, a propos, acceptable, acceptable ssn.
- Sentence evidence is available for suitable, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, 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 "suitable".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "suitable"
Keep "suitable" 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 "suitable" 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 "suitable", 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 "suitable" 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
2 entriesadjectivedescriptive term
More specific
2 entriesCollocations
5 entriessuitable agesuitable candidatesuitable environmentsuitable sizesuitable use
Inflections
2 entriesmore suitablemost suitable
Derivations
4 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
Source: tatoeba (18179)
I'm just sorting out some suitable clothes to take on holiday.
Source: tatoeba (19762)
Written in easy English, this book is suitable for beginners.
Source: tatoeba (30275)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "suitable"?
Closest matches include appropriate, a good fit, a propos, acceptable, acceptable ssn.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "suitable"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.