Suitor
noun
A man who is trying to persuade a woman to marry him.
She has a number of suitors vying for her attention.
Often appears as...
- eager suitor
- unwelcome suitor
noun
A person who is applying for something, especially a job or a place on a course.
There were several suitors for the position of Finance Manager.
Often appears as...
- potential suitor
- professional suitor
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Formal
noun
A company or person who is trying to take over another company.
A large multinational company emerged as a potential suitor.
Often appears as...
- commercial suitor
- corporate suitor
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Formal
noun
A man who is trying to persuade a woman to marry him.
She has a number of suitors vying for her attention.
Often appears as...
- eager suitor
- unwelcome suitor
noun
A person who is applying for something, especially a job or a place on a course.
There were several suitors for the position of Finance Manager.
Often appears as...
- potential suitor
- professional suitor
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A company or person who is trying to take over another company.
A large multinational company emerged as a potential suitor.
Often appears as...
- commercial suitor
- corporate suitor
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Intent
Used to describe a man's romantic interest in pursuing a relationship, often with the intention to marry.
The suitor sent her flowers every day to win her heart.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender Specific
Traditionally refers to a man, but modern usage may not adhere strictly to gender.
Every suitor she met seemed to disappoint her; she was looking for something unique.
Pro Tip 3/3Courtship Period
Indicates a period when the suitor is actively courting or seeking the favor of the lady.
Her suitor impressed her family with his polite demeanor.
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Intent
Used to describe a man's romantic interest in pursuing a relationship, often with the intention to marry.
The suitor sent her flowers every day to win her heart.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender Specific
Traditionally refers to a man, but modern usage may not adhere strictly to gender.
Every suitor she met seemed to disappoint her; she was looking for something unique.
Pro Tip 3/3Courtship Period
Indicates a period when the suitor is actively courting or seeking the favor of the lady.
Her suitor impressed her family with his polite demeanor.
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Intent
Used to describe a man's romantic interest in pursuing a relationship, often with the intention to marry.
The suitor sent her flowers every day to win her heart.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender Specific
Traditionally refers to a man, but modern usage may not adhere strictly to gender.
Every suitor she met seemed to disappoint her; she was looking for something unique.
Pro Tip 3/3Courtship Period
Indicates a period when the suitor is actively courting or seeking the favor of the lady.
Her suitor impressed her family with his polite demeanor.
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How vultures can help...
Therefore, the importance of vultures is not in the air, but on the ground. Vulture scavenging is somewhat gruesome. If you're ever on a bad first date, just reference this talk, and I don't think you'll have to worry about your potential suitor giving you another call.
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The mathematics of love...
but there's no other possible strategy that can do any better. And actually, in the wild, there are certain types of fish which follow and employ this exact strategy. So they reject every possible suitor that turns up in the first 37 percent of the mating season,
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The wicked wit of Jane...
and rich inner lives. These headstrong heroines provide an entertaining anchor for their tumultuous romantic narratives. Like the irreverent Elizabeth Bennet of "Pride and Prejudice," whose devotion to her sisters’ love lives blinds her to a clumsy suitor.
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What’s the point(e) of...
She briefly takes each suitor’s hand, but then balances unassisted— a breath-taking display of physical strength and skill. However, it’s not just technique that carries meaning, but also style and personality. Like an actor delivering their lines,
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Defending a Monkey Harem...
Girls mostly sneak off secretly for affairs. This is a blatant challenge to his authority. The illicit couple just sit. The suitor seems to be using his hand to hide his grimace. He probably doesn't want trouble.
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My life as a professional...
an hour of wind so to operate a camera i'm using a switch in my mouth operated by my tongue because i need my hands-free for flying so as she stood up on the back of the wing suitor ah got the shot
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Free Love PIPE National...
he respects his elders I look as if I mean everyone let's agree to this while their elders debated the couple kept still in the end Audra's mother welcomed her daughter's suitor I am satisfied on
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Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
his authority the illicit couple just sit the suitor seems to be using his hand to hide his grimace he probably doesn't want trouble chimps baboons and macaques may also try
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Bat-Eared Foxes PIPE...
the suitor eventually comes back exhibiting deference asking for the daughter and that's just what the found Papa wanted and so the bat-eared Fox life cycle begins again
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Adult Polar Bears...
will provide strong and healthy genes for her offspring it looks as though she's going to put this potential suitor through his paces she needs him up and
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How vultures can help...
Therefore, the importance of vultures is not in the air, but on the ground. Vulture scavenging is somewhat gruesome. If you're ever on a bad first date, just reference this talk, and I don't think you'll have to worry about your potential suitor giving you another call.
Video examples
The mathematics of love...
but there's no other possible strategy that can do any better. And actually, in the wild, there are certain types of fish which follow and employ this exact strategy. So they reject every possible suitor that turns up in the first 37 percent of the mating season,
Video examples
The wicked wit of Jane...
and rich inner lives. These headstrong heroines provide an entertaining anchor for their tumultuous romantic narratives. Like the irreverent Elizabeth Bennet of "Pride and Prejudice," whose devotion to her sisters’ love lives blinds her to a clumsy suitor.
Video examples
What’s the point(e) of...
She briefly takes each suitor’s hand, but then balances unassisted— a breath-taking display of physical strength and skill. However, it’s not just technique that carries meaning, but also style and personality. Like an actor delivering their lines,
Video examples
Defending a Monkey Harem...
Girls mostly sneak off secretly for affairs. This is a blatant challenge to his authority. The illicit couple just sit. The suitor seems to be using his hand to hide his grimace. He probably doesn't want trouble.
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My life as a professional...
an hour of wind so to operate a camera i'm using a switch in my mouth operated by my tongue because i need my hands-free for flying so as she stood up on the back of the wing suitor ah got the shot
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Free Love PIPE National...
he respects his elders I look as if I mean everyone let's agree to this while their elders debated the couple kept still in the end Audra's mother welcomed her daughter's suitor I am satisfied on
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Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
his authority the illicit couple just sit the suitor seems to be using his hand to hide his grimace he probably doesn't want trouble chimps baboons and macaques may also try
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Bat-Eared Foxes PIPE...
the suitor eventually comes back exhibiting deference asking for the daughter and that's just what the found Papa wanted and so the bat-eared Fox life cycle begins again
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Adult Polar Bears...
will provide strong and healthy genes for her offspring it looks as though she's going to put this potential suitor through his paces she needs him up and
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Jean Hanff Korelitz
American Novelist
My first three novels were all the subjects of intensely exciting flurries of calls from producers and even stars' production companies, and once someone actually hired a screenwriter to adapt one of my books - but it all came to nothing, so I tried not to get too excited when a Hollywood suitor came calling for 'Admission,' my fourth novel.
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Barbi Benton
American Model
I was also dating someone from UCLA and also I had another suitor, Jimmy Caan. So it was between my college boyfriend, Jimmy Caan and Hef. And Hef won. Within a few months, we were exclusive.
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Margaret of Valois
French Royalty
The woman who does not choose to love should cut the matter short at once, by holding out no hopes to her suitor.
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Jean Hanff Korelitz
American Novelist
My first three novels were all the subjects of intensely exciting flurries of calls from producers and even stars' production companies, and once someone actually hired a screenwriter to adapt one of my books - but it all came to nothing, so I tried not to get too excited when a Hollywood suitor came calling for 'Admission,' my fourth novel.
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Barbi Benton
American Model
I was also dating someone from UCLA and also I had another suitor, Jimmy Caan. So it was between my college boyfriend, Jimmy Caan and Hef. And Hef won. Within a few months, we were exclusive.
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Margaret of Valois
French Royalty
The woman who does not choose to love should cut the matter short at once, by holding out no hopes to her suitor.
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