appropriate vs. suitable

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Nov 19th, 2006, 05:17 pm

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appropriate vs. suitable

Another usage-meaning question. One of my students asked what's the difference in meaning and usage between 'appropriate' and 'suitable'?

I said 'appropriate' means fitting or correct where 'suitable' means it will do or is acceptable. I think I was a little more elaborate with some examples but I can't remember exactly what I said.

What do you think?

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