234 Synonyms for Appropriate

appropriate (234 synonym found)

Appropriate has 234 synonyms. The top synonyms for appropriate are a propos, absorb, according to Hoyle, accroach, ad rem, adapted, admissible, adopt and 226 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for appropriate?

A common synonym for appropriate is a propos. Other synonyms include absorb, according to Hoyle, accroach, ad rem.

How many synonyms does appropriate have?

Appropriate has 234 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does appropriate mean?

(adj): set apart for a particular use or person; hence: Belonging peculiarly; peculiar; suitable; fit; proper Example: "the headmaster wondered what an appropriate measure would be to make the pupil b

Definition of appropriate:

(adj) : set apart for a particular use or person; hence: Belonging peculiarly; peculiar; suitable; fit; proper

"the headmaster wondered what an appropriate measure would be to make the pupil behave better."

(v) : to take to one's self in exclusion of others; to claim or use as by an exclusive right; as in: "let no man appropriate the use of a common benefit."; to set apart for, or assign to, a particular person or use, in exclusion of all others;—with to or for; as, a spot of ground is appropriated for a garden; to appropriate money for the increase of the navy

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