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Grammar : Adj

Spell : soo-tuh-buhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsu tə bəl

Definition of suitable

Origin : 1580s, from suit + -able. Earlier suit-like (1560s); suitly (mid-15c.).

adj appropriate, acceptable

Example sentences :

Our Government is able to afford a suitable army and a suitable navy.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

This is suitable for any meal at which potatoes would be served.
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Some of them are suitable for certain occasions and some for others.
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

His miracles passed from mouth to mouth, with suitable additions.
Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

When, however, suitable time had elapsed, the oldest of the party spoke.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

But some time elapsed before he was fitted with a suitable appointment.
Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro

"I will provide you with a suitable dress, my child," she said.
Extract from : « The Green Satin Gown » by Laura E. Richards

It is there that we expect to find the most suitable district for our purpose.
Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka

How suitable both to life and the desire for perfection the Greek practice was!
Extract from : « Albert Durer » by T. Sturge Moore

Carr was encouraged and he concentrated on a suitable reply.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various

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