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verb(ap-pro-pri-ate)
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
Synonyms: allow, earmark, reserve, set aside,
appropriate
verb(ap-pro-pri-ate)
take possession of by force, as after an invasion
Synonyms: capture, conquer, seize,
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adjective(ap-pro-pri-ate)
suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
Antonyms: inappropriate,
Examples:
A book not appropriate for children.
A funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity.
It seems that an apology is appropriate.

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