Eligible vs. Suitable — What's the Difference?

Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions

Appropriate to a purpose or an occasion.

Qualified or entitled to be chosen

Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

Desirable and worthy of choice, especially for marriage

Capable of suiting; fitting; accordant; proper; becoming; agreeable; adapted; as, ornaments suitable to one's station; language suitable for the subject.

(Football) Allowed under the rules to catch a forward pass.

Suitable for the desired purpose;

A person who is eligible.

Meant or adapted for an occasion or use;

Allowed to and meeting the necessary conditions required to participate in or be chosen for something

Appropriate for a condition or occasion;

Worthy of being chosen (for marriage).

Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse;

One who is eligible.

That may be selected; proper or qualified to be chosen; legally qualified to be elected and to hold office.

Worthy to be chosen or selected; suitable; desirable; as, an eligible situation for a house.

Qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen;

Prohibited by official rules;