The actor used to have the tailor make his suits.
Source: tatoeba (44508)
Tailor
/ˈteɪlɚ/
Synonyms for "tailor" (307 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (62)
Verb(16 words)
accommodatesadaptaradaptingadaptsadjust dialadjust the schedulealtersamericanizeattunescalibratedcateredcatersconfigurecontextualizecontextualizedcraft a lesson
Noun(22 words)
act prep programadaptadapt musicaddress reading difficultyadult segmentalgorithm design methodologyalterapply scientific methodassessment orientedcase appropriate reasoningcategorize by levelchild orientedclass day rhythmclassroom chemistry orientedcognitive-strategy orientedcommunication craftconfiguringcontract clause draftingcouturiercraft activity
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craft artcraft outcome
Adjective(2 words)
actual conditionscommunal decision making model
Strong matches (92)
Noun(48 words)
craft stylecraft taskcraft techniquecraftingculturalizedculture oriented analysiscurated resourcecustom tailorcustomizecustomizercustomizingdesert animal adaptationdesign a prototypedesign curriculumdesign model frameworkdesign propertydesign release stagedesigned to a teedesigningdifferentiation program
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dressmakereditedit operationeducational tuneelementary grade regulationenergy forms worksheetengineered change outcomefashionsfit the contextfittingformatfrench ajusterfully customized contractgarment makergearsgears actiongeneral-chemistry orientedgift orientedgrade level math worksheetsgrade level unitgroup oriented policyhandcrafted procedureshigh-school orientedhome study guideideology centered instructionindividual approachindividual focusindividual plan
Verb(14 words)
createcutcut todovetaildressmakerefformequalizefashionfigurefitfitterfixforgeformformalizefoundframefurriergarmentmakergear
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Adjective(5 words)
Related words (153)
Verb(31 words)
Noun(52 words)
individualizinginvent locallykit contentslab orientedlanguage formslanguage use in contextlanguage-use orientedmarket programmedia shiftsmodified quizmodifier typemodifymodifyingmodsnichesnightlife orientedoffice furnishings orientedparticularizingpersonalizepersonalizing
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phrasingpinnerproblem solving strategy orientedprofessional development orientedreal world focusredraftsartosartorschneiderscience show programseamsterseamstresssewersshape basedshape typesimply wordedsize mediumslimmingspecializingstudent centeredstyle of communicationstyle of languagestylessuitingtargetingteaching datateaching orientedstenoroontuningusage orientedusage orientswords
Adjective(7 words)
individuated lessonpersonalizedprivate garden designshapely formspecializedspecialized lexicontarget population characteristics
keykey tokneadknock outlay outlick into shapemake plumbmake uniformmeasuremintmodelmodifymodistemoldmouldmouldermouldyneedleneedlemanneedler
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needlewomanneedleworkeroutfitterproportionput in tunequadratereconcilerectifyregulaterightrough outroughcastroughhewsartorsculptsculptureseamsterseamstresssempstersetset rightsewsew upsewershapeshape upsimilarizesquarestampstitchstretchstylesuitsyncsynchronizetailleurtailoressthermoformtrim totruetrue uptunework
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accommodate, accommodates, accord, accustom, act prep program.
- Sentence evidence is available for tailor, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, 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 "tailor".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "tailor"
Keep "tailor" 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 "tailor" 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 "tailor", 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 "tailor" 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
17 entriesShowing 16 of 17 words.
More specific
10 entriesadapt lessonalter clothingcouturiercustomize assignmentscustomize wardrobedressmakermaster tailormodify garmentpersonalize instructionseamstress
Collocations
11 entriescustom tailorlocal tailorprofessional tailortailor curriculumtailor feedbacktailor instructiontailor lessonstailor made suittailor plantailor shoptailor to needs
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesTranslations
4 translations across 3 languages.
Hungarian
1 entries- szabónő noun (female tailor)
Polish
2 entries- krawcowa noun (female tailor)
- krawczka noun (female tailor)
Tok Pisin
1 entries- meri bilong samapim klos noun (female tailor)
Sample sentences
16 total sentences available.
The tailor makes the man.
Source: tatoeba (245480)
He bound his son to a tailor.
Source: tatoeba (300984)
Father always has the tailor make his suits.
Source: tatoeba (318962)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "tailor"?
Closest matches include accommodate, accommodates, accord, accustom, act prep program.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "tailor"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.