suitable

The definition of suitable is someone or something that is appropriate or acceptable in a particular situation.

(adjective)

An example of something that would be described as suitable is a nice outfit for a formal dinner.
An example of someone who would be described as suitable is a person who would make a good or acceptable spouse or friend for you.

See suitable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that suits a given purpose, occasion, condition, propriety, etc.; fitting; appropriate; apt

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See suitable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Appropriate to a purpose or an occasion.

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