suit the action to the word: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • To make one's actions correspond with one's words; to act in accordance with what one says.
  • In performance or oratory contexts, to time or shape physical actions so that they align precisely with spoken words.

  Examples

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  • If you say you'll help, you need to suit the action to the word and actually show up.

    Si dices que ayudarás, debes hacer que tus acciones correspondan a tus palabras y realmente presentarte.

  • Politicians often promise change, but few suit the action to the word once elected.

    Los políticos a menudo prometen cambios, pero pocos hacen que sus acciones correspondan a sus palabras una vez elegidos.

  • She suited the action to the word by volunteering to organize the event after promising support.

    Ella hizo que sus acciones concordaran con sus palabras al ofrecerse para organizar el evento después de prometer apoyo.