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Etymology
1. appropriate
adjective. ['əˈproʊpriːət, əˈproʊpriːˌeɪt'] suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc.
Synonyms
- proper
- pat
- right
- appropriateness
- grade-appropriate
- befitting
Antonyms
- improper
- inappropriateness
- inappropriate
- unclasp
Etymology
- appropriaten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- appropriatus (Latin)
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Rhymes with Appropriate
- expropriate
How do you pronounce appropriate?
Pronounce appropriate as əˈproʊpriˌeɪt.
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How do you spell appropriate? Is it appropiate ?
A common misspelling of appropriate is appropiate
2. grade-appropriate
adjective. the quality of ability and work that is appropriate for students in a specified grade.
Antonyms
- malapropos
3. appropriate
verb. ['əˈproʊpriːət, əˈproʊpriːˌeɪt'] give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause.
Synonyms
- set aside
- reserve
- assign
- allot
- earmark
- allow
Antonyms
- forfeit
- derequisition
- undress
- slip off
Etymology
- appropriaten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- appropriatus (Latin)
4. appropriate
verb. ['əˈproʊpriːət, əˈproʊpriːˌeɪt'] take possession of by force, as after an invasion.
Synonyms
- seize
- arrogate
- assume
- conquer
- take over
- carry
- capture
Antonyms
- stand still
- leave office
- louden
- refuse
Etymology
- appropriaten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- appropriatus (Latin)