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 …

adjective. as in suitable. meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation I don't think jeans and a T-shirt are appropriate attire for a wedding. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. suitable. proper. fitting. fit.

appropriate 1. Suitable for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place: apt, becoming, befitting, correct, felicitous, fit,... 2. Suited to one's end or purpose: befitting, convenient, expedient, fit, good, meet, proper, suitable, tailor-made,... 3. Consistent with prevailing or accepted ...

appropriate verb [ T ] formal uk / əˈprəʊ.pri.eɪt / us / əˈproʊ.pri.eɪt / appropriate verb [T] (TAKE) to take something for your own use, usually without permission: He lost his job when he was …

verb (used with object), ap·pro·pri·at·ed, ap·pro·pri·at·ing. to set apart, authorize, or legislate for some specific purpose or use: The legislature appropriated funds for the university. to take to or for oneself; take possession of. to take without permission or consent; seize; expropriate: He appropriated the trust funds for himself.

Britannica Dictionary definition of APPROPRIATE. [+ object] 1. : to get or save (money) for a specific use or purpose. The town has appropriated funds to repair the bridge and work should begin this summer. 2. : to take or use (something) especially in a way that is illegal, unfair, etc.

appropriate Add to list Share adjective suitable for a particular person, place, condition, etc. “a book not appropriate for children” “it seems that... verb take possession of by force, as after an invasion synonyms: capture, conquer, seize see more see... verb give or assign a resource to a ...

appropriateverb[T](TAKE) to take something for yourown use, usually without permission: He losthis jobwhen he was foundto have appropriated some of the company's money. …

2 thg 12, 2022 · appropriate in British English 1. right or suitable; fitting. 2. rare particular; own they had their appropriate methods. 3. to take for one's own use, esp illegally or without permission. 4. to put aside ( funds, etc) for a particular purpose or person. Collins English Dictionary. ... Webster’s ...

See definition of appropriate on Dictionary.com adj. suitable verb set aside; allocate verb steal synonyms for appropriate Compare Synonyms applicable apt convenient correct fitting good opportune pertinent proper relevant true useful adapted becoming befitting belonging deserved desired fit right appurtenant apropos congruous due felicitous