appropriate
appropriate /əˈproʊpriːˌeɪt/
adjective
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()
Suitable for a particular person, place or condition etc
(
appropriate
)
suitable for a particular person, place or condition etc
A book not appropriate for children
a book not appropriate for children
A funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity
a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity
It seems that an apology is appropriate
it seems that an apology is appropriate
verb
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()
Give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
(
earmark
, reserve
, set aside
, allow
, appropriate
)
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
I will earmark this money for your research
I will earmark this money for your research
She sets aside time for meditation every day
She sets aside time for meditation every day
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()
Take possession of by force, as after an invasion
(
appropriate
, capture
, conquer
, seize
)
take possession of by force, as after an invasion
The invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants
the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants
The army seized the town
The army seized the town
The militia captured the castle
The militia captured the castle