tailor

The word “tailor” has 2 syllables: tai-lor.

It's pronounced as /ˈteɪ.lər/.


What is synonym and antonym for tailor?

In the thesaurus, “tailor” has 15 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tailor along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for tailor

  • accommodate
  • adapt
  • adjust
  • alter
  • conform
  • customize
  • fit
  • modify
  • put
  • seamster
  • seamstress
  • sewer
  • stitcher
  • suit
  • weaver

Antonyms for tailor

  • disarrange
  • misadjust

Meanings of tailor

  • noun
    1. A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.
    2. The bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix).
  • verb
    1. To make, repair, or alter clothes.
    2. To make or adapt (something) for a specific need.
    3. To restrict (something) in order to meet a particular need.

Example Sentences

  • She went to the tailor to have her dress fitted for the wedding.
  • The tailor skillfully altered the pants to fit perfectly.
  • He admired the craftsmanship of the tailor who made his custom suit.
  • The tailor specializes in creating bespoke clothing for clients.
  • They hired a tailor to make alterations to their vintage clothing collection.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tailor, such as: accommodate, adapt, adjust, alter, conform, customize, disarrange.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • stitching
  • suturing
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edit

  • adapt
  • adjust
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  • analyze
  • annotate
  • arrange
  • assemble
  • censor
  • choose
  • compile
  • compose
  • conform
  • delete
  • prepare
  • print
  • publish
  • put
  • read
  • rearrange
  • redraft
  • revise
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  • select
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edited

  • adapted
  • adjusted
  • amended
  • compiled
  • conformed
  • improved
  • printed
  • published
  • read
  • redrafted
  • revised
  • reworked
  • suited
  • tailored
  • updated

editing

  • adapting
  • adjusting
  • alteration
  • amendment
  • compiling
  • conforming
  • improvement
  • modification
  • printing
  • publishing
  • putting
  • reading
  • reconsideration
  • redrafting
  • reexamination
  • review
  • revising
  • reworking
  • shaping
  • tailoring

edits

  • adapt
  • adapts
  • adjusts
  • alter
  • analyze
  • annotate
  • arrange
  • assemble
  • censor
  • choose
  • compile
  • compiles
  • compose
  • conforms
  • delete
  • prepare
  • prints
  • publish
  • publishes
  • puts
  • reads
  • rearrange
  • redrafts
  • revise
  • revises
  • reworks
  • select
  • shapes
  • suits
  • tailors

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