How to Use "Suitable" with Example Sentences

suitable (adj): right or appropriate for a particular purpose or occasion

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Used with adverbs:

"The exercise video is especially suitable for beginners."
(especially, particularly, very, highly)

"The table is perfectly suitable for eight guests."
(perfectly)

"The playground is quite suitable for young children."
(quite)

"Her clothing is not really suitable for work."
(not really, hardly)

Used with verbs:

"The movie is suitable for young children."
(be: is/am/are, looks, seems, proves)

"They make music suitable for children."
(make)

"We find the accommodations suitable for guests."
(find, consider)

"The organization provides suitable drinking water to poor countries."
(provides, supplies)

Used with prepositions:

"The television show is not suitable for young children."
(for)

"Some websites are suitable as learning tools."
(as)

"Her living conditions are not suitable to her growth."
(to)

Used with nouns:

"The hotel provided suitable accommodations for the wedding party."
(accommodations, arrangements)

"Can you provide a suitable alternative?"
(alternative, substitute, replacement)

"We have found a suitable applicant for the job."
(applicant, candidate)

"She needs a suitable outfit for work."
(outfit, attire)

"We are looking for a suitable location for the retirement party."
(location, facility, place, spot, venue)