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appropriate

[uh-proh-pree-it, uh-proh-pree-eyt] / əˈproʊ pri ɪt, əˈproʊ priˌeɪt /
ADJECTIVE
suitable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
applicable apt convenient correct fitting good opportune pertinent proper relevant true useful
STRONG
adapted becoming befitting belonging deserved desired fit right
WEAK
appurtenant apropos congruous due felicitous germane just on the button on the nose rightful seemly tailor-made well-suited well-timed
Antonyms
STRONGEST
evil improper inappropriate incorrect inopportune irrelevant misbehaving unfitting unreal unskilled unsuitable
STRONG
unbecoming unfit unsuited
WEAK
unseemly
VERB
set aside; allocate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allot apportion devote disburse earmark
STRONG
allow appoint assign budget reserve
WEAK
set apart
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hold keep retain waste withhold
STRONG
refuse reject
WEAK
bequeath bestow give return
VERB
steal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
borrow confiscate embezzle misappropriate secure
STRONG
annex clap cop filch grab hijack liberate lift pilfer pocket snatch swipe usurp
WEAK
get fingers on get hands on grab hold of moonlight requisition take over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
give pay return
STRONG
receive
WEAK
bequeath bestow keep refuse reject

Example Sentences

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What is an appropriate amount of time to wait to receive a thank-you note for a very generous wedding gift?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Aberdeenshire Council - a formal consultee - responded to the ECU with an objection, unless various conditions are met to "secure appropriate environmental controls".

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“We will keep asking the tough questions and once we receive answers we will take appropriate action.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

"Everyone is very upset and sad and expects that appropriate action will be taken," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

I fisted my hands at my sides and stood through it, echoing amen when it was appropriate.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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