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appropriate
adjective as in suitable
Strongest matches
applicable, apt, convenient, correct, fitting, good, opportune, pertinent, proper, relevant, true, useful
Weak matches
appurtenant, apropos, congruous, due, felicitous, germane, just, on the button, on the nose, rightful, seemly, tailor-made, well-suited, well-timed
verb as in set aside; allocate
verb as in steal
Strongest matches
Strong matches
annex, clap, cop, filch, grab, hijack, liberate, lift, pilfer, pocket, snatch, swipe, usurp
Weak matches
get fingers on, get hands on, grab hold of, moonlight requisition, take over
Example Sentences
Parental erasure also serves to appropriate the real world stories of queer people, inverting them into a bizarre right-wing narrative.
"There are some legal analysts who are saying that may not be appropriate or necessary."
The same result that we reached in May is appropriate here,” the court said in an unsigned order.
“Mr. Gibson once again wants to extend his deepest condolences to the family who lost their dog and respectfully asks for privacy and understanding as this matter is handled through the appropriate legal channels.”
The third-party provider has confirmed this is an isolated incident which has been contained, and we are working with it to ensure that all appropriate actions are being taken.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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