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- pronunciation:
- teI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
one who makes, alters, or repairs clothing, esp. men's suits and coats.
- similar words:
- clothier, couturier, dressmaker, modiste, seamstress, sewer
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
tailors, tailoring, tailored |
definition: |
to engage in the work of a tailor.
- synonyms:
- sew, stitch
- similar words:
- design
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition 1: |
to make or alter (a suit, coat, or the like).
The jacket was too loose-fitting, so I had it tailored.- synonyms:
- customize, fit, sew, stitch
- similar words:
- alter, design, fabricate, fashion, hem, seam
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definition 2: |
to fashion or adapt for a particular need, purpose, or the like.
The new buses are tailored to the needs of people with disabilities.The advertising campaign is tailored to appeal to wealthy women.The concert series is especially tailored for young people.- synonyms:
- adapt, customize, fashion, fit
- similar words:
- adjust, orient, slant, suit
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related words: |
clothe, offset, shape |
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