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fitting

2 adjective
     
fitting2 formal
right for a particular situation or occasion [= appropriate]:
I thought the memorial was a fitting tribute to the President.
a fitting end to what was a memorable trip
it is only fitting (that)
It is only fitting that Simon propose the first toast tonight.
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