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UK
/əˈprəʊ.pri.ət/
US
/əˈproʊ.pri.ət/
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appropriate
verb
appropriated
Past Simple
appropriated
Past Participle
appropriating
Gerund
UK
/əˈprəʊ.pri.eɪt/
US
/əˈproʊ.pri.eɪt/
(formal; homograph)
Translations
присваивать
The company was accused of trying to appropriate funds for personal use.
Компанию обвинили в попытке присвоить средства для личного использования.
Additional translations
захватывать
назначать
применять
Definitions
To take something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.
The company was accused of appropriating funds meant for charity.
To allocate or assign a resource or money for a specific purpose.
The government appropriated funds for the new infrastructure project.
Synonyms
allocate
assign
designate
seize
take over
Antonyms
inappropriate
unsuitable
improper
unfit
appropriate
adjective
more appropriate
Comp.
most appropriate
Super.
UK
/əˈprəʊ.pri.ət/
US
/əˈproʊ.pri.ət/
(homograph)
Translations
подходящий
This dress is appropriate for the occasion.
Это платье подходящее для этого случая.
уместный
His comments were not appropriate during the meeting.
Его комментарии были неуместны во время встречи.
соответствующий
We need to find an appropriate solution to the problem.
Нам нужно найти соответствующее решение проблемы.
Additional translations
должный
надлежащий
приемлемый
соразмерный
Definitions
Suitable or proper in the circumstances.
Wearing a suit and tie was appropriate for the formal event.
Fitting or relevant to a particular situation or context.
Her comments were appropriate to the topic being discussed.
Synonyms
suitable
fitting
proper
apt
right
relevant
apposite
befitting
pertinent
seemly
Antonyms
inappropriate
unsuitable
improper
unfitting
unacceptable
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