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Angliholic

#465200 Thu, 17 Jan 08 01:41 AM

Dozens of popular social networking sites provide all sorts of services to suit every kind of person.

Does "suit" in the above equate "fit/match" or "satisfy/cater for?"

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Delmobile

#465206 Thu, 17 Jan 08 02:01 AM

Close enough. To "suit" means to satisfy one's tastes or desires, to "fit," just the way a suit of clothes does, I suppose, although I don't know if the etymology is the same. Smile [:)]

"I know it's Saturday night, but I don't feel like going out. What about ordering a pizza and watching a DVD?"
"That suits me fine."

Another expression with "suit" is "suit down to the ground."

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Yoong Liat

#465227 Thu, 17 Jan 08 02:44 AM

Angliholic wrote:

Dozens of popular social networking sites provide all sorts of services to suit every kind of person.

Does "suit" in the above equate "fit/match" or "satisfy/cater for?"

ca·ter

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–verb (used without object)

1.	to provide food, service, etc., as for a party or wedding: to cater for a banquet.

2.	*to provide or supply what amuses, is desired, or gives pleasure, comfort, etc. (usually fol. by to or for):* to cater to popular demand; to cater to an invalid. Based on the above definition, 'cater for' could replace 'suit'.

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