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Type Words
Synonyms accommodate, suit
Type of satisfy, meet, fill, fulfill, fulfil, conform to
Derivation fitter
Type Words
Synonyms primed, set
Derivation fitness


in no fit state to continue.
fit to drop.
laughing fit to burst.
she was fit to scream.
Type Words
Synonyms convulsion, paroxysm
Type of attack


a fit of coughing.
Type Words
Synonyms conform to, fill, fulfil, fulfill, meet, satisfy
Type of ply, supply, provide, cater
Has types quench, feed on, feed upon, fill the bill, satisfy, content, fit the bill, fulfil, fulfill, assuage, slake, stay, appease, answer, allay, suit, quell, live up to, accommodate
Type Words
Synonyms match
Type of adjust, set, correct
Has types equilibrate, equilibrise, equilibrize, balance
Verb group match
Derivation fitting
Type Words
Synonyms burst
Type of activity
Has types fits and starts


a fit of housecleaning.
Type Words
Synonyms conniption, scene, tantrum
Type of bad temper, ill temper


he had a fit.
Type Words
Synonyms go
Has types joint, tessellate
Verb group blend in, blend, go
Derivation fitting


This piece won't fit into the puzzle.
Type Words
Synonyms equip, fit out, outfit
Type of render, furnish, supply, provide
Has types rejig, horseshoe, fuse, rig, fin, commission, set, collar, set up, shaft, clothe, armour, spar, spur, armor, stave, appoint, stock, adorn, motorize, accouter, turn out, wire, accoutre, muzzle, mechanize, mechanise, kit up, kit out, kit, invest, instrument, re-equip, refit, motorise
Derivation fitting
Type Words
Synonyms agree, check, correspond, gibe, jibe, match, tally
Type of be, equal
Has types align, harmonize, answer, harmonise, square, rhyme, rime, bear out, befit, beseem, accord, duplicate, parallel, underpin, twin, support, look, pattern, suit, adhere, resemble, homologize, agree, fit in, coincide, concord, consist, consort, correlate, corroborate
Verb group consort, check out, fit in, agree, concord, accord, harmonise, harmonize, check
Type Words
Type of be
Has types go


How does this shirt fit?.
Type Words
Type of adapt, accommodate


Can you fit the toy into the box?.
This man can't fit himself into our work environment.
Type Words
Type of shape, form
Has types dovetail
Derivation fitting, fitter


fit a dress.
He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out.
Type Words
Derivation fitness


a fit subject for discussion.
it is fit and proper that you be there.
water fit to drink.
fit for duty.
do as you see fit to.
Type Words
Derivation fitness


felt relaxed and fit after their holiday.
keeps fit with diet and exercise.
Type Words
Type of way, fashion, manner, style, mode
Has types hang


I admired the fit of her coat.

Examples of fit

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During this festive time the whoopie pies can be customized to fit the occasion.
From the dailyherald.com
Along with oranges and bananas, apples fit in the fruit bin of the refrigerator.
From the stltoday.com
Morris said that even heading into last year he questioned where Fuhs would fit.
From the timesunion.com
When hot, add as many fillets as you can fit in a single layer without crowding.
From the sfgate.com
To a season fit for the history books, it must add durability and staying power.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
Fields is lean and fit, and his Zen-like exterior masks his fierceness in court.
From the cnn.com
Devising a control system to fit all the parts together was a major undertaking.
From the businessweek.com
Real customers have their new watches adjusted at the store to fit their wrists.
From the businessweek.com
Lovett has never fit into the country slot Nashville initially intended for him.
From the kansas.com
More examples
  • A display of bad temper; "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene"
  • Meeting adequate standards for a purpose; "a fit subject for discussion"; "it is fit and proper that you be there"; "water fit to drink"; "fit for duty"; "do as you see fit to"
  • Suit: be agreeable or acceptable to; "This suits my needs"
  • Be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired; "This piece won't fit into the puzzle"
  • Fit(p): (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed; "in no fit state to continue"; "fit to drop"; "laughing fit to burst"; "she was fit to scream"; "primed for a fight"; "we are set to go at any time"
  • Paroxysm: a sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter"
  • FITS or Flexible Image Transport System is a digital file format used to store, transmit, and manipulate scientific and other images. FITS is the most commonly used digital file format in astronomy. ...
  • (Fits (album)) Fits is White Denim's second LP on European label Full Time Hobby Records, following up the critically acclaimed releases of 2008's EU debut Workout Holiday and US debut Exposion. ...
  • (FITS (board game)) FITS (Fill In The Spaces) is a board game designed by Reiner Knizia that was nominated for the Spiel des Jahres for best game of the year in 2009.