Assume it's suitable (11)

I believe the answer is:

appropriate

I believe this is a double definition.

'assume' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'suitable' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'it's' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for appropriate that I've seen before include "Take; suitable" , "half-inch" , "Fit" , "pocket" , "Whip" .)

I've seen this clue in The Everyman puzzle in The Observer.

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