Another word for fit
fit
modif.
Appropriate by nature
suitable, proper, fitting, appropriate, likely, expedient, apt, adapted, apposite, meet, convenient, timely, opportune, feasible, practicable, wise, advantageous, favorable, preferable, beneficial, desirable, comme il faut (French), adequate, conformable, seemly, comely, tasteful, becoming, correspondent, agreeable, seasonable, befitting, due, rightful, equitable, legitimate, decent, decorous, congruous, harmonious, pertinent, concordant, according, accordant, consonant, relevant, in keeping, consistent, congenial, applicable, apropos, compatible, admissible, concurrent, pat, felicitous, to the point, to the purpose, answerable to, agreeable to, suited, right, auspicious, happy, lucky, cut out for*.
Appropriate by adaption
fitted, adapted, suited, well-contrived, calculated, prepared, qualified, competent, matched, ready-made, accommodated, adjusted, tailor-made, worthy, eligible; see also sense 1.
Antonyms unsuited, ill-contrived, mismatched.
In good physical condition
trim, hale, sound, robust; see hardy 2, healthy 1, strong 1.
fit, the broadest term here, means having the qualities or qualifications to meet some condition, circumstance, purpose, or demand fit for a king; suitable is applied to that which accords with the requirements or needs of the occasion or circumstances shoes suitable for hiking; proper implies reference to that which naturally or rightfully belongs to something or suggests a fitness or suitability dictated by good judgment proper respect for one's elders; appropriate implies that something is especially or distinctively fit or suitable books appropriate for young children; fitting is applied to that which accords harmoniously with the character, spirit, or tone of something a fitting end to a fine day; apt is used of that which is exactly suited to the purpose an apt phrase
fit
n.
A sudden attack of disease
attack, seizure, paroxysm, spasm, throes, convulsion, epileptic attack, epilepsy, stroke, apoplectic attack, apoplexy, attack of Saint Vitus' dance or chorea, episode, crisis, bout, ictus, spell*, the jumps*, staggers*; see also illness 1.
A transitory spell of action or feeling
burst, outburst, outbreak, rush, torrent, spate, tantrum, explosion, eruption, convulsion, paroxysm, spasm, access, rage, frenzy, fury, caprice, mood, transitory mood, passing humor, huff, miff, snit, period, spurt, seizure, flare-up, spell*, conniption*, conniption fit*, blowup*.
intermittently, episodically, fitfully, unevenly; see irregularly.
lose one's temper, become angry, get excited, blow one's top*; see rage 1, 3.
fit
v.
To be suitable in character
agree, suit, accord, harmonize, apply, belong, conform, fit in, fit right in, be in keeping, be in accord, be consonant, be apposite, parallel, relate, concur, match, tally, correspond, dovetail, be apt, be adapted, befit, respond, have its place, answer the purpose, meet, chime, go, comport with, consist, click*, jibe*.
To be suitable in size and shape
be comfortable, be becoming, suit, become, conform to the body, hang, drape, give support, permit free movement.
To make suitable
To equip
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Another word for fit
To cause to be ready, as for use, consumption, or a special purpose:
fix, make, prepare, prime, ready. See preparedTo supply what is needed for some activity or purpose:
accouter, appoint, equip, fit out (or up), furnish, gear, outfit, rig, turn out. See giveTo have a proper or suitable place:
belong, go. See orderTo be compatible or in correspondence:
accord, agree, check, chime, comport with, conform, consist, correspond, harmonize, match, square, tally. (Informal) jibe1. (Archaic) quadrate. See agreeTo make or become suitable to a particular situation or use:
acclimate, acclimatize, accommodate, adapt, adjust, conform, fashion, reconcile, square, suit, tailor. See changeTo conform to another, especially in size and shape:
dovetail. See agreeTo be in keeping with:
become, befit, conform, correspond, go with, match, suit. See agree
To supply what is needed for some activity or purpose:
accouter, appoint, equip, fit1, furnish, gear, outfit, rig, turn out. See give
Suitable for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place:
appropriate, apt, becoming, befitting, correct, felicitous, fitting, happy, meet2, proper, right, tailor-made. See rightSuited to one's end or purpose:
appropriate, befitting, convenient, expedient, good, meet2, proper, suitable, tailor-made, useful. See agree, goodSatisfying certain requirements, as for selection:
eligible, fitted, qualified, suitable, worthy. See abilityConsistent with prevailing or accepted standards or circumstances:
appropriate, deserved, due, fitting, just, merited, proper, right, rightful, suitable. See rightHaving good health:
hale, healthful, healthy, hearty, right, sound2, well2, whole, wholesome. Idioms: fit as a fiddle, hale and hearty, in fine fettle. See health
A sudden and often acute manifestation of a disease:
access, attack, seizure. (Informal) spell3. See healthA sudden violent expression, as of emotion:
access, blowup, burst, eruption, explosion, flare-up, gust, outbreak, outburst. See explosionAn angry outburst:
huff, passion, tantrum, temper. (Informal) conniption, conniption fit. See feelings
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