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- DictionaryAp·pro·pri·ate
adjective
- 1. suitable or proper in the circumstances: "a measure appropriate to a wartime economy"
verb
- 1. take (something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission: "his images have been appropriated by advertisers"
- 2. devote (money or assets) to a special purpose: "there can be problems in appropriating funds for legal expenses"
APPROPRIATE meaning: 1. suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion: 2. to take something for your own…. Learn more.
Check pronunciation: appropriate. Definition of appropriate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
3 days 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.
Opposite. inappropriate. Fewer examples. What clothes would be appropriate for the occasion? I wanted to buy an appropriate gift. I think that was the appropriate response. I just didn't think the remark was appropriate at such an occasion. I didn't consider it appropriate behaviour, bearing in mind the circumstances. appropriately. adverb. B2.
verb. /əˈprəʊprieɪt/ (formal) Verb Forms. appropriate something to take something, somebody’s ideas, etc. for your own use, especially illegally or without permission. He was accused of appropriating club funds. Some of the opposition party's policies have been appropriated by the government. Topics Crime and punishment c2.
adj. suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress. belonging to or peculiar to a person; proper: Each played his appropriate part. v.t. Government to set apart, authorize, or legislate for some specific purpose or use: The legislature appropriated funds for the university.
