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(adjective) suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc; "a book not appropriate for children"; "a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity"; "it seems that an apology is appropriate" |
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Antonyms: inappropriate |
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(satellite adjective) suitable and fitting; "the tailored clothes were harmonious with her military bearing" |
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Synonyms: harmonious |
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(satellite adjective) meant or adapted for an occasion or use; "a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty"; "not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy" |
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Synonyms: suitable, suited |
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(verb) take possession of without permission |
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Synonyms: seize, take over |
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Related Words: annex, take |
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(satellite adjective) being of striking appropriateness and pertinence; "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"; "an apt reply" |
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Synonyms: apposite, apt, pertinent |
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(verb) give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause; "I will earmark this money for your research" |
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Synonyms: allow, earmark, reserve, set aside |
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Related Words: allot, assign, portion |
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(satellite adjective) appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness |
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Synonyms: advantageous |
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