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'
physically and mentally sound or healthy; felt relaxed and fit after their holiday; keeps fit with diet and exercise'
fit (adj.)
a display of bad temper; he had a fit; she threw a tantrum; he made a scene
[ Syn: tantrum , scene , conniption ]
a sudden uncontrollable attack; a paroxysm of giggling; a fit of coughing; convulsions of laughter
[ Syn: paroxysm , convulsion ]
the manner in which something fits; I admired the fit of her coat'
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason); a burst of applause; a fit of housecleaning
[ Syn: burst ]
fit (n.)
(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
fit (adj.)
be agreeable or acceptable to; This suits my needs
[ Syn: suit , accommodate ]
be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired; This piece wont fit into the puzzle
[ Syn: go ]
satisfy a condition or restriction; Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
[ Syn: meet , conform to ]
make fit; fit a dress; He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out'
insert or adjust several objects or people; Can you fit the toy into the box?; This man can't fit himself into our work environment'
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; The two stories dont agree in many details; The handwriting checks with the signature on the check; The suspects fingerprints dont match those on the gun
[ Syn: match , correspond , check , jibe , gibe , tally , agree ]
conform to some shape or size; How does this shirt fit?'
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities
make correspond or harmonize; Match my sweater
[ Syn: match ]