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Another word for appropriate

ADJ

  1. Suitable for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place

    See also:

    right

  2. Suited to one's end or purpose

    See also:

    good

    agree

  3. Consistent with prevailing or accepted standards or circumstances

    See also:

    right

VERB

  1. To set aside or apart for a specified purpose

    See also:

    money

    collect

  2. To lay claim to for oneself or as one's right

    See also:

    give

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Another word for appropriate

MOD

  1. See also:

    fit

    see-syn-study-at

    relevant

    fit

VERB

  1. To seize

    See also:

    seize

  2. To provide money

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Sentence Examples

  • I didn't think it appropriate to tell you who I was.

  • He couldn't have chosen a more appropriate song.

  • If I want to sunbathe, I should buy appropriate clothing.

  • I wasn't sure what would be appropriate attire for the restaurant.

  • The search for appropriate luggage was tedious.

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