July 28, 2011 - Word of the Day: suit

You probably know how to use this word as a noun when describing clothing worn for business or formal occasions, but as a verb, the word "suit" means to fit or to be a good size.

• The job you have really suits you well. (This is a good job for you. It fits your personality and your character.)
• The car that David drives suits his personality well. (He drives a Mercedes, he's rich, and he's confident.)
• Regina didn't suit the position she was hired for, so the company let her go.
• A small laptop computer will suit your needs when you travel.

If you add "able" to the word "suit," you get the adjective, "suitable."

• David needs to find a car that is suitable for a large family.
• They decided that the contract wasn't suitable, so they renegotiated an agreement.
• A refugee camp is not a suitable place to live for an extended period of time.

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