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Prepositions after verbs

How to use “suit” with prepositions

Suit usually takes a direct object with no preposition. The adjective suited is commonly followed by to, while suitable is often followed by for.

Quick answer

Suit to vs. suit for

The verb suit normally does not take to or for directly. Use suit someone or something. Use suited to and suitable for in adjective patterns.

That schedule suits me.
The role is suited to experienced applicants.
These boots are suitable for hiking.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
suit + person or thing

Showing compatibility

Use suit directly with the person, style, or purpose that matches.

Blue really suits her.
The timing suits our plans.
2
be suited to + noun

Describing a good match

Suited to is an adjective pattern meaning appropriate or well matched.

The course is suited to beginners.
He is well suited to leadership roles.
3
be suitable for + purpose

Describing appropriateness

Suitable for focuses on a purpose or use.

This fabric is suitable for outdoor furniture.
The room is suitable for meetings.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
suit someone
The new hours suit me.
standard verb pattern with no preposition
suited to
The software is suited to small businesses.
standard adjective pattern
suitable for
This tool is suitable for beginners.
standard adjective pattern focused on purpose
suit to
This direct verb pattern is not standard.
incorrect with the verb suit
suit for
The jacket suits for winter.
nonstandard; use is suitable for or suits winter conditions

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Adding to after the verb suit

The verb suit usually takes a direct object.

✕ This colour suits to you. ✓ This colour suits you.

Using suit for instead of suitable for

Use suitable for when describing purpose or appropriateness.

✕ These shoes suit for running. ✓ These shoes are suitable for running.

Confusing suit and suited to

Suited to is an adjective form, not the main verb form.

✕ The role suits to graduates. ✓ The role is suited to graduates.

Omitting the object after suit

Suit normally needs an object that receives the match.

✕ This arrangement suits. ✓ This arrangement suits us.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. That hairstyle really ___ her.
2. The programme is well ___ remote workers.
3. This material is ___ cold weather.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I say suit to someone?

Not usually. Use suit someone or be suited to someone.

What is the difference between suited to and suitable for?

Suited to emphasizes a good match, while suitable for often emphasizes purpose or use.

Does suit need a preposition?

The verb suit usually takes no preposition before its object.

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