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1. | [ verb ] be agreeable or acceptable to | |
Synonyms: | suit accommodate | |
Examples: | "This suits my needs" |
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Related terms: | meet fitter | |
2. | [ verb ] be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired | |
Synonyms: | go | |
Examples: | "This skirt won't go around your waist" |
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Related terms: | joint tesselate blend | |
3. | [ verb ] satisfy a condition or restriction | |
Synonyms: | meet conform_to | |
Examples: | "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?" |
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Related terms: | match suit satisfy coordinate behoove fill_the_bill | |
4. | [ verb ] make fit | |
Examples: | "fit a dress" "He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out" |
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Related terms: | shape dovetail adjustment | |
5. | [ verb ] insert or adjust several objects or people | |
Examples: | "Can you fit the toy into the box?" "This man can't fit himself into our work environment" |
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Related terms: | adapt | |
6. | [ adjective ] meeting adequate standards for a purpose | |
Synonyms: | fit_to fit_for | |
Examples: | "a fit subject for discussion" "it is fit and proper that you be there" "water fit to drink" "fit for duty" "do as you see fit to" |
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Related terms: | unfit appropriate acceptable | |
7. | [ verb ] be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics | |
Synonyms: | match correspond agree gibe jibe tally check | |
Examples: | "The two stories don't agree in many details" "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check" "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun" |
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Related terms: | disagree equal resemble harmonize meet accede parallel coincide correlate corroborate befit conform_to align twin look rhyme square pattern consist overlap answer homologize harmonize check agreement match | |
8. | [ adjective ] (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed | |
Synonyms: | set primed | |
Examples: | "in no fit state to continue" "fit to drop" "laughing fit to burst" "she was fit to scream" "primed for a fight" "we are set to go at any time" |
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Related terms: | ready | |
9. | [ noun ] a display of bad temper | |
Synonyms: | scene tantrum conniption | |
Examples: | "he had a fit" "she threw a tantrum" "he made a scene" |
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Related terms: | bad_temper | |
10. | [ adjective ] (medicine) physically and mentally sound or healthy | |
Synonyms: | healthy | |
Examples: | "felt relaxed and fit after their holiday" "keeps fit with diet and exercise" |
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Related terms: | unfit conditioned able healthy sound well | |
11. | [ noun ] the manner in which something fits | |
Examples: | "I admired the fit of her coat" |
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Related terms: | manner hang | |
12. | [ noun ] (medicine) a sudden uncontrollable attack | |
Synonyms: | paroxysm convulsion | |
Examples: | "a paroxysm of giggling" "a fit of coughing" "convulsions of laughter" |
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Related terms: | attack | |
13. | [ verb ] provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose | |
Synonyms: | equip fit_out outfit | |
Examples: | "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities" |
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Related terms: | supply wire commission invest mechanize appoint collar kit_out turn_out re-equip spur refit armor fin weatherstrip motorize fuse muzzle motorize stock horseshoe rig instrument shaft spar stave accouter equipment kit appointment arming outfitting | |
14. | [ verb ] conform to some shape or size | |
Examples: | "How does this shirt fit?" |
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Related terms: | be | |
15. | [ verb ] make correspond or harmonize | |
Synonyms: | match | |
Examples: | "Match my sweater" |
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Related terms: | adjust balance match adjustment | |
16. | [ noun ] a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) | |
Synonyms: | burst | |
Examples: | "a burst of applause" "a fit of housecleaning" |
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Related terms: | activity fits_and_starts abound | |
Similar spelling: |
Fite fiat fit_to |