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Suitable (Adjective)

Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse; "the parents found the girl suitable for their son".

All adjective clusters.

The parents were looking for someone suitable for their daughter, someone with good morals and a stable career.
After interviewing several candidates, they chose the one they thought was most suitable for the job.
The girl's family was worried that her new boyfriend wasn't suitable for her, given his troubled past.
The wealthy businessman thought the prestigious school was suitable for his children, given their high social status.
The parents considered their son's girlfriend suitable for marriage, as she came from a respectable family and shared their values.

Meant or adapted for an occasion or use; "a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty"; "not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy".