Meaning of appropriate in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈproʊpriət/

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  1. Verb

    appropriate

    Definitions

    1. give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause

    Examples

    • « I will earmark this money for your research »
  2. 2. take possession of by force, as after an invasion

    Examples

    • « the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants »
    • « The army seized the town »
    • « The militia captured the castle »

  3. Classifying Adjective

    appropriate

    Definitions

    1. appropriate for achieving a particular end

    Examples

    • « implies a lack of concern for fairness »

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  4. 2. meant or adapted for an occasion or use

    Examples

    • « a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty »
    • « not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy »

    Synonyms

  5. 3. suitable and fitting

    Examples

    • « the tailored clothes were harmonious with her military bearing »

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  6. 4. being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

    Examples

    • « the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images »
    • « an apt reply »

    Synonyms

  7. Qualitative Adjective

    appropriate

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from late Latin appropriatus, past participle of appropriare‘make one's own’, from ad-‘to’ + proprius‘own, proper’

    Definitions

    1. suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc

    Examples

    • « a book not appropriate for children »
    • « a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity »
    • « it seems that an apology is appropriate »

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