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Synonyms & Similar Words
admirer
lover
wooer
beau
boyfriend
suer
petitioner
claimant
applicant
candidate
contender
rival
competitor
follower
devotee
enthusiast
fan
supporter
escort
companion
partner
spouse
fiancé
betrothed
paramour
swain
gallant
cavalier
sweetheart
darling
Meaning of Suitor
A man who is trying to win the affection or love of a woman
Definitions
- A man who is courting a woman, especially with the intention of marrying her
- * A person who petitions or applies for something, especially a legal right or entitlement
Etymology of Suitor
The word "suitor" originated from the Old French word "suitier", which is derived from "suivre", meaning "to follow" or "to pursue"
Historically, the term referred to a man who pursued a woman with the intention of marriage, and over time, its meaning expanded to include petitioners or applicants for various rights or entitlements
Example Uses
- The young suitor showered his girlfriend with gifts and attention in an attempt to win her heart
- * The company received several suitors for the vacant position, but only one candidate was shortlisted for the interview
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
rejecter
rejectee
detractor
critic
opponent
adversary
enemy
foe
detractor
skeptic
dissenter
objector
nonbeliever
unbeliever
doubter
naysayer
renouncer
abandoner
deserter
rejector