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adjective
- 1. suitable or proper in the circumstances: "this isn't the appropriate time or place"
verb
- 1. take (something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission: "the accused had appropriated the property" Similar
- 2. devote (money or assets) to a special purpose: "there can be problems in appropriating funds for legal expenses" Similar
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APPROPRIATE definition: 1. suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion: 2. to take something for your own…. Learn more.
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.
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.
Definition of appropriate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
appropriate. 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.
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]
appropriate meaning, definition, what is appropriate: correct or suitable for a particular tim...: Learn more.
Definition of appropriate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
APPROPRIATE meaning: 1. suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion: 2. to take something for your own…. Learn more.
