Appropriate - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- take possession of by force, as after an invasion (syn: capture, conquer, seize)
adjective
a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity
it seems that an apology is appropriate
Extra examples
The town has appropriated funds to repair the bridge and work should begin this summer.
The economy has been weakened by corrupt officials who have appropriated the country's resources for their own use.
Elements of the design were appropriated from other architects.
The term “bad” has been appropriated by teenagers as a synonym for “good.”
Red wine would have been a more appropriate choice with the meal.
The movie is perfectly appropriate to people of all ages.
Accommodation is comfortable and appropriate to nature of horse trekking.
He appropriated the trust funds for himself.
Congress appropriated the funds to the states.
The committee appropriated money for the memorial.
It would not be appropriate for me to discuss that now.
It seemed somehow appropriate that we should begin our journey here.
I didn't feel that this was an appropriate time to mention the subject of money.
I thought his remark was highly appropriate, given the circumstances.
The timing of the announcement was particularly appropriate .
Word forms
I/you/we/they: appropriate
he/she/it: appropriates
present participle: appropriating
past tense: appropriated
past participle: appropriated
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