Appropriate — synonyms, appropriate antonyms, definition

1. appropriate (a)

adapted applicable apropos apt attractive becoming befitting conceivable consistent convenient correct decent deserved desired dressed due earned eligible especial exclusive • • •

2. appropriate (Noun)

acquire attain earn gain obtain procure secure

3. appropriate (Verb)

abstract accumulate acquire adopt allocate allot allow annex apply appoint apprehend arrogate assemble assign assume borrow bring together capture claim collect • • •

appropriate (Verb) — Give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause.

appropriate (Verb) — Take possession of by force, as after an invasion. ex. "The militia appropriated the castle"

allot arrogate assign assume portion seize take over usurp carry

4. appropriate (Adjective)

inappropriate

appropriate (Adjective) — Suitable for a particular person, place or condition etc. ex. "a book not appropriate for children" ex. "a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity" ex. "it seems that an apology is appropriate"

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