suitor
gb/sˈutɚ/ us/sˈutɚ/
B2
Englisch
kérő, felperes, pályázó, érdeklődő
NOMEN
B2
FORMAL
1
kérő
C1
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone]'s suitor; a suitor for [someone]
Her parents were unimpressed by her new suitor.
A szüleit nem nyűgözte le az új kérője.
Several suitors came to the party hoping to impress her.
Több kérő is eljött a partira abban a reményben, hogy lenyűgözzék őt.
In the novel, she refuses every suitor until she can choose for herself.
Beispiele für Lernende
He is her suitor.
Ő a kérője.
She has many suitors.
Sok kérője van.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse this with suit (clothes) or a lawsuit; suitor is a person.
Bedeutung
person seeking a romantic partner
Wortverbindungen
an eligible suitor
|a wealthy suitor
|an ardent suitor
|a potential suitor
|a jealous suitor
|a rejected suitor
|attract suitors
|turn away suitors
|a string of suitors
|compete for her suitorship
Synonyme
admirer (Often someone who likes someone from a distance; not always actively pursuing.)
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wooer (More old-fashioned; emphasizes actively trying to win someone’s love.)
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beau (Old-fashioned and informal; typically a boyfriend or male admirer.)
Themen
relationships
|dating
|marriage
|social_life
Definition
A person who wants to date or marry someone.
A person who is trying to start a romantic relationship with someone, especially with the intention of marrying them.
NOMEN
C1
LEGAL
2
felperes
C1
Verwendungsmuster:
a suitor in [court/place]
The judge heard arguments from the suitor and the defendant.
A bíró meghallgatta a felperes és az alperes érveit.
Each suitor must show that the court has jurisdiction.
Minden felperesnek igazolnia kell, hogy az ügyben a bíróság illetékes.
The law was designed to protect suitors who could not afford counsel.
Häufiger Fehler:
In modern legal English, plaintiff (civil) or claimant (UK) is more common than suitor.
Bedeutung
person who brings a lawsuit
Wortverbindungen
a suitor in court
|the suitor's claim
|suitors and defendants
|a suitor before the court
|a suitor seeking relief
Synonyme
plaintiff (The standard modern term for the person who files a civil lawsuit (US).)
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claimant (Common in UK legal contexts; the person who makes a claim.)
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litigant (Any person involved in a lawsuit, not necessarily the one who starts it.)
Antonyme
defendant (The party who is sued or accused in a case.)
Themen
law
|government
Definition
A person who starts a legal case in court.
A person who brings a case to a court of law; a litigant, especially the one who seeks a legal remedy.
NOMEN
C1
FORMAL
3
Verwendungsmuster:
a suitor for [something]
Three suitors for the CEO role were interviewed this week.
Három pályázót hallgattak meg ezen a héten a vezérigazgatói posztra.
The company attracted several suitors after announcing it might sell the division.
A cég több érdeklődőt is vonzott, miután bejelentette, hogy esetleg eladja az üzletágat.
Local media reported that two suitors were competing to buy the team.
Beispiele für Lernende
Many people were suitors for the job.
Sok pályázó volt az állásra.
Häufiger Fehler:
This is a figurative extension of the romantic meaning; it is used mostly in formal or journalistic writing.
Bedeutung
person competing for something
Wortverbindungen
suitors for the job
|suitors for the contract
|several suitors emerged
|court potential suitors
|a field of suitors
|a rival suitor
|attract suitors for the deal
|the leading suitor
Synonyme
bidder (Used especially for auctions or competitive offers in business.)
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applicant (Common for jobs or programs; more neutral and everyday.)
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contender (Emphasizes competition and a strong chance of winning.)
Themen
business
|work
|competition
|politics
Definition
A person or group trying to get something they want.
A person or organization that is trying to obtain something, such as a job, contract, position, or opportunity.
Grammatik
Grundform
suitor
IPA
GB/sˈutɚ/
US/sˈutɚ/
Silben & Betonung
suit - or (2 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (suit)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: suitor
- Plural: suitors
Ausdrücke
would-be suitor
1/wˈʊd bˈi sˈutɚ/
fixed phrase
person hoping to date someone
A person who wants to date or marry someone but has not succeeded.
Beispiele
- She ignored the would-be suitor who kept sending her messages.
- The would-be suitor was turned away at the door.
- Her friends screened out would-be suitors who seemed unreliable.
Beispiele für Lernende
- He is a would-be suitor.