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appropriate

/ə'proʊpri,eɪt/

Synonyms of appropriate Antonyms of appropriate Examples of appropriate Usage of appropriate Parts of appropriate Definition that contains appropriate Words sounding like appropriate Explanation of appropriate

verb
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
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Similar:

allow earmark reserve set aside

type of:
portion allot assign
verb
take possession of by force, as after an invasion
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capture conquer seize

type of:
arrogate assume seize take over usurp
adjective
suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
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"a book not appropriate for children" "a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity" "it seems that an apology is appropriate"

Similar:

right befitting grade-appropriate pat proper

Opposite:

inappropriate

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