234 Synonyms for Appropriate: proper, happy

appropriate (234 synonym found)

Appropriate has 234 synonyms. The top synonyms for appropriate are proper, happy, suitable, good, opportune, likely, becoming, befitting and 226 more. Another word for appropriate is proper. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for appropriate?

A common synonym for appropriate is proper. Other synonyms include happy, suitable, good, opportune.

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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