Meaning & Definition of Appropriate in English
English⟶
Appropriate
/əproʊpriət/
verb
1. Give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
- "I will earmark this money for your research"
- "She sets aside time for meditation every day"
synonym:
- allow,
- appropriate,
- earmark,
- set aside,
- reserve
2. Take possession of by force, as after an invasion
- "The invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"
- "The army seized the town"
- "The militia captured the castle"
synonym:
- appropriate,
- capture,
- seize,
- conquer
adjective
1. Suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
- "A book not appropriate for children"
- "A funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity"
- "It seems that an apology is appropriate"
synonym:
- appropriate
Examples of using
However, the moment was not very appropriate.
Next time, you should wear something more appropriate.
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