be suited for (something)

be suited for (something)

To be fitting or appropriate for something. You'll want to wear clothes that are well suited to the extreme conditions out here. No offense, but I don't think you're suited for this line of work. You have to be able to tolerate the sight of blood if you want to be a nurse. That girl's pretty enough, but her face just isn't suited for a couture ad campaign.

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*suited for something

appropriate for something. (*Typically: be ~; become ~.) Do you think I am suited for this kind of work? Those clothes are not suited for outdoor work.

See also: for, suited

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