appropriate

/ɐpɹˈəʊpɹɪət/

/əˈpɹoʊpɹiˌeɪt/, /əˈpɹoʊpɹiət/

[adjective] [verb]

appropriate

[ADJECTIVE]

suitable, fitting, or acceptable for a given situation

antonyms : inappropriate

to appropriate

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

synonyms : allow

earmark

reserve

set aside

(used of count nouns) every one considered individually

to take something for one's own use, especially illegally or without the owner's permission

synonyms : capture

conquer

seize

Examples

1. Even if one is confident in his innocence, it is not appropriate to be a judge in his own cause, as it undermines the credibility of the decision-making process.

2. We advise a food sensitivity test to better identify true food intolerances and appropriate amount of time to keep out of your system for optimal health and healing.

3. If they don't take appropriate measures, they might end up lining their pockets with illegal gains.

4. You'll have to wait until you've been contacted by the appropriate member of the administration

Nearby words