Meaning & Definition of word "Appropriate"

verb:

• 1. To take something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.
  • Example: The artist was accused of appropriating ideas from other cultures.
• 2. To allocate or assign a resource for a specific purpose.
  • Example: The government appropriated funds for disaster relief.

adjective:

• 1. Suitable or proper in the circumstances.
  • Example: It is important to wear appropriate clothing for a job interview.
• 2. Fitting or relevant to a particular situation.
  • Example: The teacher chose appropriate materials for the lesson.
• 3. Belonging to, or held by, someone in a particular way.
  • Example: The funds were not appropriate for the project proposed.