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  2. 1. : to take exclusive possession of : annex. No one should appropriate a common benefit. 2. : to set apart for or assign to a particular purpose or use. appropriate money for a research program. 3. : to take or make use of without authority or right.

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    This article provides definitions and examples for the adjective "appropriate".

    The word appropriate is used to describe something that is suitable or right for a particular situation.

    A list of words related to the word appropriate, including "suitable", "apt", and "fitting".

    To take something without permission, especially money or property belonging to someone else. Also refers to taking artistic styles from other cultures.

    The word appropriate can also be used as an adjective meaning suitable or fitting for a particular purpose or occasion. It can also mean dressed appropriately for the weather conditions.

  3. APPROPRIATE meaning: 1. suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion: 2. to take something for your own…. Learn more.

  4. adjective. suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress. Synonyms: meet, pertinent, becoming, due, proper, suited, felicitous, apt, befitting. Antonyms: inept, inappropriate, unsuitable. belonging to or peculiar to a person; proper: Each played his appropriate part.

  5. 1. /əˈproʊpriət/ suitable for a particular person, place, or situation. 2. /əˈproʊpriˌeɪt/ take possession of by force. IPA guide. Other forms: appropriated; appropriating; appropriates. Something appropriate is correct and fits the situation. A sweater-vest with reindeer on it is appropriate holiday apparel, even if it's totally embarrassing.

  6. Definition of appropriate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. 1 day ago · 1. adjective. Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation . It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list. Dress neatly and attractively in an outfit appropriate to the job. The teacher can then take appropriate action. Synonyms: suitable, right, fitting, fit More Synonyms of appropriate.

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