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appropriate
[ adjective uh-proh-pree-it; verb uh-proh-pree-eyt ]
adjective
- suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.:
an appropriate example;
an appropriate dress.
Synonyms: , , , , , , , ,
Antonyms: , ,
- belonging to or peculiar to a person; proper:
Each played his appropriate part.
verb (used with object)
- to set apart, authorize, or legislate for some specific purpose or use:
The legislature appropriated funds for the university.
Synonyms: , ,
- to take to or for oneself; take possession of.
- to take without permission or consent; seize; expropriate:
He appropriated the trust funds for himself.
- to steal, especially to commit petty theft.
appropriate
adjective
- right or suitable; fitting
- rare.particular; own
they had their appropriate methods
verb
- to take for one's own use, esp illegally or without permission
- to put aside (funds, etc) for a particular purpose or person
Derived Forms
- ˈDZٱԱ, noun
- ˈDZ, adjective
- ˈDZپ, adjective
- ˈDZٱ, adverb
- ˈDZˌٴǰ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ···ٱ· adverb
- ···ٱ·Ա noun
- ····پ [uh, -, proh, -pree-ey-tiv, -, uh, -tiv], adjective
- ····پ·ness noun
- ····ٴǰ noun
- non·····پ adjective
- ܲ·-···ٱ adjective
- ····ٱ verb (used with object) reappropriated reappropriating
- ɱ-···· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of appropriate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of appropriate1
Example Sentences
"There may come a time in the future where it becomes necessary for HM Treasury to mandate cash acceptance if appropriate safeguards have not been implemented for those who need physical cash," the report said.
Under the plan, support would be given over the phone, at a GP surgery or local mental health service, who would then find appropriate help.
The Scottish government said it would not be appropriate to comment on a live consenting application.
If so, calling the school Shaqramento State might indeed be appropriate.
Agency for International Development and the Voice of America that are congressionally mandated and appropriated, without any coordination with Capitol Hill.
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