Appropriate
/əˈproʊpriət/
Definitions
2 meaningsSuitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting.
/əˈproʊpriət/
Suitable or proper in the circumstances
That outfit is not appropriate for a job interview.
💡 Simply: Just right for the situation.
More Examples
Her behavior was entirely appropriate under the circumstances.
How It's Used
"It's not appropriate to wear shorts to a wedding."
"The CEO's response to the crisis was deemed highly appropriate."
To take something for one's own use, typically without the owner's consent.
/əˈproʊprieɪt/
To take something for one's own use, typically without the owner's consent
The company appropriated the land for a new factory.
💡 Simply: To take something that belongs to someone else.
More Examples
He appropriated my ideas for his own project.
How It's Used
"The government appropriated funds for the new project."
Idioms & expressions
appropriate to
Suitable or fitting for a particular purpose or situation.
"It is appropriate to thank someone for their help."
From Middle French approprié, past participle of approprier "to own, take possession of," from Latin appropriare "to make one's own," from ad- "to" + proprius "one's own."
The word's use as a verb, meaning 'to take possession of,' has a long history, originating in legal and governmental contexts.
Memory tip
Think 'appropriately' dressed for an occasion.