26984 words

suitors

5 definitions • 5 examples
1
a man who wants to marry a particular woman:

Examples:

It's the story of a young woman who can't make up her mind which of her many suitors she should marry.
2
a person or company who wants to take control of another company:

Examples:

PJH Corporation said it had been approached by two possible suitors who had submitted bids to buy the company.
3
a man who wants a particular woman to agree to marry him
4
A suitor is also a person or company that wants to take control of another company.
5
a company that wants to buy another company:

Examples:

a suitor for sth A German private equity firm is understood to be one of the suitors for the company.
a potential/possible/rival suitor Potential suitors for the bank have not yet come up with any firm bids.

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