to suit
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1.4
- verb
- /suːt/
- Actually, I think the orange kind of suits you.
- well-suited
- ill-suited
- ideally suited
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Watch on YouTubeI don't think they suit me though, but I can pretend.
- I don't think they suit me though, but I can pretend.
- Now, would you say this color that we're doing today suits me?
- Something's not going to look good for you or suit your face, your features, I'm not doing it.
- It is just a gorgeous pinky, beautiful matte shade that seems neutral and suits so many skin tones.
- Not just what the color suggests, but also does that color suit you?
- It has more of a champagne gold and it's not pink leaning whatsoever, which really suits my skin tone.
- So I just it's just crazy that you're to me that you're a mum and so many people and Geordie Shore a mum and you suit it so well.
Examples
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And this is the prettiest, most natural flushed lip and it suits all skin tones.
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The dress really suits your figure and enhances your confidence.
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Learn what brands fit you best, what colors suit your skin tone.
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I just think it suits me better and it also lasts longer.
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I don't think it suits me at all.
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This is why you've got to find clothing that suits your body shape.
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If you're cool tones, you will find that a cool blue suits you better than a warm blue.
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They're really nice new deep pinks that suit all skin tones.
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It looks a lot more natural and it just suits my eye shape a lot better on the lash.
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Her bright red lipstick suits her cheerful personality perfectly.
Synonyms
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3.5
Make a person or thing look good
Idioms
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
- Specialized
36
3.9
A lawsuit between people or companies to get money for harm that is not criminal
19
4.7
A lawsuit started by one or more people for many others with the same problem
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7.2
A full set of metal plates that cover the body and protect it in battle, often worn by knights
- US
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2.0
A matching set of loose, comfortable clothes with sweatpants and a sweatshirt for exercise or casual wear
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3.1
A tight, stretchy piece of clothing that covers the torso and sometimes the arms and legs
- Specialized
5
7.3
A protective suit filled with air that keeps normal air pressure around the body in space or high altitudes
- Archaic
5
9.9
A showy men's suit from the 1930s and 1940s with a long jacket and wide trousers
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4.4
A suit jacket with wide front flaps that overlap and two columns of buttons
- Specialized
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6.5
A suit that covers the whole body and protects a person from dangerous germs and chemicals
- Specialized
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7.4
A tight garment worn by pilots and astronauts that presses the body to prevent fainting during fast turns
- Specialized
A tight garment pilots and astronauts wear to prevent blackouts during high acceleration
How Flattering
Surface Forms
Etymology
Suit as a verb meaning to make someone look good comes from the same idea of 'fitting' or being right, so if a colour or style suits you it 'fits' your look and makes you appear attractive.