suitor
gb/sˈutɚ/ us/sˈutɚ/
B2
English
kérő, felperes, pályázó, érdeklődő
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
1
kérő
C1
Usage pattern:
[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.
Learner examples
He is her suitor.
Ő a kérője.
She has many suitors.
Sok kérője van.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this with suit (clothes) or a lawsuit; suitor is a person.
Meaning
person seeking a romantic partner
Collocations
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
Synonyms
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.)
Themes
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.
NOUN
C1
LEGAL
2
felperes
C1
Usage pattern:
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.
Common mistake:
In modern legal English, plaintiff (civil) or claimant (UK) is more common than suitor.
Meaning
person who brings a lawsuit
Collocations
a suitor in court
|the suitor's claim
|suitors and defendants
|a suitor before the court
|a suitor seeking relief
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
defendant (The party who is sued or accused in a case.)
Themes
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.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
Many people were suitors for the job.
Sok pályázó volt az állásra.
Common mistake:
This is a figurative extension of the romantic meaning; it is used mostly in formal or journalistic writing.
Meaning
person competing for something
Collocations
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
Synonyms
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.)
Themes
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.
Grammar
Dictionary form
suitor
IPA
GB/sˈutɚ/
US/sˈutɚ/
Syllables & stress
suit - or (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (suit)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: suitor
- Plural: suitors
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- He is a would-be suitor.