Closely read this sentence: “Although Fred normally loved the color blue, he felt that the polka dot pants did not suit him.” What is the connotation of the word “suit” in the passage above? [1.8.5.c]
Connation involves the emotions surrounding a word. The word suit is describing how he feels about the pants. The suit being used in that sense means he did not find it appropriate. He didn't care for them.