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Common collocations with suitable in American Collocation

suitable adjective

US /ˈsutəb(ə)l/

very

eminently
entirely
extremely
highly
ideally
perfectly
quite
very

The Great Hall is eminently suitable for weddings, banquets and other celebrations.

especially

especially
particularly

The story telling session is particularly suitable for ages 5 – 11.

not very

hardly
not really

Her dainty shoes were hardly suitable for a boat trip.

possibly

potentially

We will interview all potentially suitable candidates.

in most situations

generally
normally

The route is generally suitable for all cyclists.

as suitable as another

equally

These activities are designed for use in nursery schools but are equally suitable for use at home.

judge something to be suitable

be considered
be deemed
be judged
think

The movie was deemed suitable for children.

be suitable

prove

No existing system proved entirely suitable for our purposes.

seem suitable

appear
look
seem

There are additional motels available if none of these appear suitable.

make something suitable

make something suitable

The hall has a sprung floor making it suitable for recreational activities such as badminton.

adequate
affordable
appropriate
convenient
sufficient
unsuitable

It is important that the claim is handled by someone with appropriate and suitable experience.

The books given to charities are sorted and classified as either suitable or unsuitable for sale.