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Another word for appropriate

appropriate Synonyms

appropriate

modif.

proper, suitable, suited, fitting; see fit 1, 2, relevant. See syn. study at fit.

appropriate Synonyms

appropriate

v.

To seize
secure, usurp, take possession of; see seize 2.
To provide money
set aside, set apart, allocate, assign (to a particular use), reserve, apportion, devote, appoint, allow, allow for, disburse, budget, allot, earmark.

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Another word for appropriate

adjective

Suitable for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place:
apt, becoming, befitting, correct, felicitous, fit¹, fitting, happy, meet², proper, right, tailor-made. See right
Suited to one's end or purpose:
befitting, convenient, expedient, fit¹, good, meet², proper, suitable, tailor-made, useful. See agree, good
Consistent with prevailing or accepted standards or circumstances:
deserved, due, fit¹, fitting, just, merited, proper, right, rightful, suitable. See right

verb

To set aside or apart for a specified purpose:
allocate, assign, designate, earmark. See collect, money
To lay claim to for oneself or as one's right:
arrogate, assume, commandeer, preempt, seize, take, usurp. See give

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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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