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- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb
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adjective |
| pronunciation: |
pro
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| definition: |
right for the purpose; proper.
Jeans and a T-shirt are not appropriate for a formal wedding.- synonyms:
- apt, due, fit, proper, suitable, suited
- antonyms:
- improper, inappropriate, unbecoming, unsuitable, wrong
- similar words:
- applicable, convenient, decent, done, likely, pertinent, relevant, right, timely, to the point
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| related words: |
advisable, correct, desirable, due, reasonable |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
pro
pri
eIt
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| inflections: |
appropriates, appropriating, appropriated |
| definition: |
to set aside for a particular purpose.
The town appropriated money for the senior center.- synonyms:
- assign, dedicate
- similar words:
- allot, appoint
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| related words: |
acquire, annex, name, take |
| derivations: |
appropriately (adv.), appropriateness (n.) |
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