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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.
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.
2 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.
APPROPRIATE definition: 1. suitable or right for a particular situation or person: 2. to take or steal something. Learn more.
May 4, 2024 · Verb. ( Received Pronunciation) IPA ( key): /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ ( US) IPA ( key): /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ Audio (US) ( file) Adjective [ edit] appropriate ( comparative more appropriate, superlative most appropriate) Suitable or fit; proper . The headmaster wondered what an appropriate measure would be to make the pupil behave better.
1. right or suitable; fitting. 2. rare particular; own: they had their appropriate methods. vb ( tr) 3. to take for one's own use, esp illegally or without permission. 4. (Banking & Finance) to put aside (funds, etc) for a particular purpose or person. [C15: from Late Latin appropriāre to make one's own, from Latin proprius one's own; see proper]
