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Meaning of the word appropriate in English

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appropriate

US /əˈproʊ.pri.ət/
UK /əˈproʊ.pri.ət/
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Adjective

1.

suitable or proper in the circumstances

Example:
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Please wear appropriate attire for the ceremony.
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His comments were not appropriate for the situation.
Synonym:
suitableproperfittingaptrelevantpertinentappositegermanefelicitouswell-suited

Verb

1.

take (something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission

Example:
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He was accused of trying to appropriate company funds.
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The artist decided to appropriate elements from classical paintings.
Synonym:
takeseizeexpropriateusurpannexembezzlemisappropriatepilferstealpeculate
2.

devote (money or assets) to a special purpose

Example:
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The government decided to appropriate funds for the new hospital.
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Funds were appropriated for the disaster relief efforts.
Synonym:
allocateassignallotearmarkdevotedesignateset asideapportiondistributegrant
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Related Word:
appropriationappropriately