Meaning & use
Suitors
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Men who court or pursue a romantic relationship with a woman, often with marriage in mind.
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She had several suitors competing for her attention at the ball.
The company attracted a handful of corporate suitors interested in a buyout.
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Also used figuratively in business contexts to describe companies interested in acquiring or merging with another firm.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Parties or companies interested in acquiring, merging with, or bidding for another company.
Several suitors submitted offers before the takeover deadline.
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