Appropriate
adjective
Correct or suitable for a particular time, situation, or purpose.
The teacher gave us appropriate homework for the holiday.
Often appears as...
- appropriate time
- appropriate response
verb
To take something for one's own use, usually without permission.
The government has been accused of appropriating land originally belonging to indigenous communities.
Often appears as...
- appropriate funding
- appropriate resources
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Formal
verb
To set money or resources aside for a specific project or goal.
Every year, the city appropriates funds for repairing local roads.
Often appears as...
- appropriate funds
- appropriate resources
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
Correct or suitable for a particular time, situation, or purpose.
The teacher gave us appropriate homework for the holiday.
Often appears as...
- appropriate time
- appropriate response
verb
To take something for one's own use, usually without permission.
The government has been accused of appropriating land originally belonging to indigenous communities.
Often appears as...
- appropriate funding
- appropriate resources
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To set money or resources aside for a specific project or goal.
Every year, the city appropriates funds for repairing local roads.
Often appears as...
- appropriate funds
- appropriate resources
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Use 'appropriate' to respect cultural norms, avoiding offense in sensitive situations.
She dressed appropriately for the religious ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Matters
What is appropriate in one setting may not be in another; consider the environment and audience.
Swimwear is appropriate at the beach, not a business meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Disapproval
'Appropriate' can imply judgment, suggesting that an alternative may be wrong or less suitable.
He didn't think my joke was appropriate for the occasion.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Use 'appropriate' to respect cultural norms, avoiding offense in sensitive situations.
She dressed appropriately for the religious ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Matters
What is appropriate in one setting may not be in another; consider the environment and audience.
Swimwear is appropriate at the beach, not a business meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Disapproval
'Appropriate' can imply judgment, suggesting that an alternative may be wrong or less suitable.
He didn't think my joke was appropriate for the occasion.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Use 'appropriate' to respect cultural norms, avoiding offense in sensitive situations.
She dressed appropriately for the religious ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Matters
What is appropriate in one setting may not be in another; consider the environment and audience.
Swimwear is appropriate at the beach, not a business meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Disapproval
'Appropriate' can imply judgment, suggesting that an alternative may be wrong or less suitable.
He didn't think my joke was appropriate for the occasion.
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Science can answer moral...
to differences in the well-being of conscious creatures, both personal and collective. And one thing to notice is that perhaps there are states of human well-being that we rarely access, that few people access. And these await our discovery. Perhaps some of these states can be appropriately called mystical or spiritual.
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What does this symbol...
Accessible parking spaces, facilities, and entrances are designed with that entire group in mind. So it's easy to see why in recent years people have begun to raise questions about whether the symbol is really appropriate for what it's meant to do. And it's not just about accuracy.
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The transformative power...
We can do that with our children, too. Who am I being, that my children's eyes are not shining? That's a totally different world. Now, we're all about to end this magical, on-the-mountain week, we're going back into the world. And I say, it's appropriate for us to ask the question,
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String theory - Brian...
world when appropriately described has more dimensions than the ones that we see now you might think about that and say well ok you know if you have extra dimensions and they're really tightly curled up yeah perhaps perhaps we won't see them if they're small enough but you
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How to rebuild the world...
smokeless when its operating and very efficient so it's gonna douse that out now and that's ready for clearing thank you now this is exactly the kind of appropriate technology that has been touted around the developing world by development agencies because it's simple
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How we must respond to...
that was built up for those polio activities to try and help the developing countries respond to this very well. And that is appropriate, but the message from me, although it's very sober when we're dealing with this epidemic,
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Should we get rid of...
and often negative changes for test takers, sometimes with long-term life consequences. We can't blame the tests, though. It's up to us to use the right tests for the right jobs, and to interpret results appropriately.
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Princess Diana's Funeral...
in expressing our grief at Diana's loss and gratitude for her all-too-short life. I thought she said everything she should have said. Can't think of anything that she left out at all. It is completely appropriate.
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What does the pancreas...
an appropriate home, as one of its jobs is to break down the food you eat. It aids digestion by producing a special tonic made of water, sodium bicarbonate, and digestive enzymes.
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Adorable Baby Animal...
as cubs all of the otters here are given names to help any scientist studying them it seems fitting to give this cub a name appropriate to
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Science can answer moral...
to differences in the well-being of conscious creatures, both personal and collective. And one thing to notice is that perhaps there are states of human well-being that we rarely access, that few people access. And these await our discovery. Perhaps some of these states can be appropriately called mystical or spiritual.
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What does this symbol...
Accessible parking spaces, facilities, and entrances are designed with that entire group in mind. So it's easy to see why in recent years people have begun to raise questions about whether the symbol is really appropriate for what it's meant to do. And it's not just about accuracy.
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The transformative power...
We can do that with our children, too. Who am I being, that my children's eyes are not shining? That's a totally different world. Now, we're all about to end this magical, on-the-mountain week, we're going back into the world. And I say, it's appropriate for us to ask the question,
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String theory - Brian...
world when appropriately described has more dimensions than the ones that we see now you might think about that and say well ok you know if you have extra dimensions and they're really tightly curled up yeah perhaps perhaps we won't see them if they're small enough but you
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How to rebuild the world...
smokeless when its operating and very efficient so it's gonna douse that out now and that's ready for clearing thank you now this is exactly the kind of appropriate technology that has been touted around the developing world by development agencies because it's simple
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How we must respond to...
that was built up for those polio activities to try and help the developing countries respond to this very well. And that is appropriate, but the message from me, although it's very sober when we're dealing with this epidemic,
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Should we get rid of...
and often negative changes for test takers, sometimes with long-term life consequences. We can't blame the tests, though. It's up to us to use the right tests for the right jobs, and to interpret results appropriately.
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Princess Diana's Funeral...
in expressing our grief at Diana's loss and gratitude for her all-too-short life. I thought she said everything she should have said. Can't think of anything that she left out at all. It is completely appropriate.
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What does the pancreas...
an appropriate home, as one of its jobs is to break down the food you eat. It aids digestion by producing a special tonic made of water, sodium bicarbonate, and digestive enzymes.
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Adorable Baby Animal...
as cubs all of the otters here are given names to help any scientist studying them it seems fitting to give this cub a name appropriate to
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Keir Starmer
British Politician
For some people, work is the only safe haven from abuse. So all employers in businesses big and small, whether in the public or private sector, should be encouraged to create safe spaces at work where staff suffering domestic abuse can talk to an appropriately qualified person who can provide advice and offer support.
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Kimberly Elise
American Actress
Whatever it is that I feel, I express it! I am free with my joy, my laughter, my pleasure, my pain, and I am blessed in that way as an actress that I can access those feelings within myself and not be ashamed to show whatever that is that's appropriate for the character.
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Jami Attenberg
American Author
In the past, I was sometimes put in this women's lit category, and I was never really sure that was the appropriate place for me - although I certainly recognize it can be helpful and correct for other people.
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Zak Bagans
American Author
Depending on how I'm feeling that day or the music I'm listening to, I will pick appropriate lighting to help create the atmosphere for me. I use a lot of blues and purples.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
Callings in the church, as important as they are, by their very nature are only for a period of time, and then an appropriate release takes place.
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Joseph Abboud
American Designer
For those who are out of work, to have the confidence from dressing appropriately and to feel good about themselves, it's really important.
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Jen Lancaster
American Author
If I had kids, I'd probably be way over-protective, researching everything they begged to see to make sure the content was appropriate.
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Gordon W. Allport
American Psychologist
So many tangles in life are ultimately hopeless that we have no appropriate sword other than laughter.
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Kelly Asbury
American Director
I think a film should be appropriate to what it's trying to say or the characters in it.
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Rob Paulsen
American Actor
I love to improvise when it's appropriate and encouraged by a producer.
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Keir Starmer
British Politician
For some people, work is the only safe haven from abuse. So all employers in businesses big and small, whether in the public or private sector, should be encouraged to create safe spaces at work where staff suffering domestic abuse can talk to an appropriately qualified person who can provide advice and offer support.
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Kimberly Elise
American Actress
Whatever it is that I feel, I express it! I am free with my joy, my laughter, my pleasure, my pain, and I am blessed in that way as an actress that I can access those feelings within myself and not be ashamed to show whatever that is that's appropriate for the character.
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Jami Attenberg
American Author
In the past, I was sometimes put in this women's lit category, and I was never really sure that was the appropriate place for me - although I certainly recognize it can be helpful and correct for other people.
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Zak Bagans
American Author
Depending on how I'm feeling that day or the music I'm listening to, I will pick appropriate lighting to help create the atmosphere for me. I use a lot of blues and purples.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
Callings in the church, as important as they are, by their very nature are only for a period of time, and then an appropriate release takes place.
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Joseph Abboud
American Designer
For those who are out of work, to have the confidence from dressing appropriately and to feel good about themselves, it's really important.
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Jen Lancaster
American Author
If I had kids, I'd probably be way over-protective, researching everything they begged to see to make sure the content was appropriate.
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Gordon W. Allport
American Psychologist
So many tangles in life are ultimately hopeless that we have no appropriate sword other than laughter.
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Kelly Asbury
American Director
I think a film should be appropriate to what it's trying to say or the characters in it.
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Rob Paulsen
American Actor
I love to improvise when it's appropriate and encouraged by a producer.
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