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appropriate to

PREPOSITION
of
Synonyms
WEAK
about appertaining to as concerns as regards attributed to away from based on belonging to characterized by coming from concerning connected with consisting of containing epithetical going from in reference to in regard to like made from out from out of peculiar to pertaining to proceeding from referring to regarding related to showing

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JD: We have always been ambitious appropriate to our context.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

“It would be appropriate to hold off on interest-rate hikes until the situation in the Strait of Hormuz moves toward normalization or the outlook for crude oil procurement becomes clear,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“United will continue to be nimble with capacity, with additional reductions or restored flying as appropriate to meet anticipated demand,” the airline said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

He urged parents to teach their child how to call 999 in an emergency, know their full address, how to open the front door, and when it is appropriate to ring.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“The mayor of New York is a supremely important man, could well be the next Royal governor. It is hardly appropriate to welcome him into our home without offering refreshment.”

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson