query | If someone a___________ something which does not belong to them, they take it, usually without the right to do so.If someone appropriates something which does not belong to them, they take it, usually without the right to do so. Several other newspapers have appropriated the idea. The land was simply appropriated by the rulers. |
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word | appropriate |
full-definition | adjective Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation . It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list. Dress neatly and attractively in an outfit appropriate to the job. The teacher can then take appropriate action. Dress appropriately and ask intelligent questions. It's entitled, appropriately enough, 'Art for the Nation'. He wonders about the appropriateness of each move he makes. verb If someone appropriates something which does not belong to them, they take it, usually without the right to do so. Several other newspapers have appropriated the idea. The land was simply appropriated by the rulers. If a government or organization appropriates an amount of money for a particular purpose, it reserves it for that purpose. The legislature authorized the raising of an army and appropriated money to supply it with weapons. |
inflections | appropriatesappropriatingappropriatedappropriatelyappropriateness |
cefr-level | B2 |
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