tailor
(Informal)
[noun]
Synonyms:
- outfitter, clothier, costumier, couturier, dressmaker, seamstress
[verb]
Synonyms:
- adapt, adjust, alter, customize, fashion, modify, mould, shape, style

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Related Words: style, dovetail, shape up

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. tai‧lor¹ /ˈteɪlə $ -ər/ noun [countable]
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French; Origin: tailleur, from taillier 'to cut', from Late Latin taliare, from Latin talea 'small stick, piece cut off a plant for regrowing']
someone whose job is to make men’s clothes, that are measured to fit each customer perfectly ⇒ dressmaker

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

II. tailor² verb [transitive]
to make something so that it is exactly right for someone’s particular needs or for a particular purpose
tailor something to something
Treatment is tailored to the needs of each patient.
tailor something to meet/suit sb’s needs/requirements
The classes are tailored to suit learners’ needs.
tailor something for somebody
We tailored the part specifically for her.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

tailor
verb
ADV. carefully | exactly | accordingly, individually, specially, specifically We identify your needs, and tailor your training accordingly.
PREP. for a system that is specially tailored for small firms
to The account offered by the bank will be tailored exactly to your needs.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲