How To Spell suitor?
How to Pronounce suitor?
Correct pronunciation for the word "suitor" is [sˈuːtə], [sˈuːtə], [s_ˈuː_t_ə].
What are the misspellings for suitor?
"Suitor" in context
A suitor is an individual who actively seeks out and courts a potential romantic partner. In many cases, the suitor is willing to make significant investments in terms of time, energy and money to win over their beloved. The goal of this pursuit is to create a meaningful relationship and to even potentially move on to marriage. In the past, suitors often sought the approval of the parent of the potential romantic partner prior to actively pursuing the beloved. Today, the process often still involves a certain amount of courting but with various aspects such as shared interests and career paths discussed.
What are similar-sounding words for suitor?
Usage over time for suitor:
This graph shows how "suitor" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
Synonyms for Suitor:
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n.
• person who desires another • beau • date • gallant • petitioner • lover • applicant
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