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appropriate in WordNet English dictionary

verb
  1. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
    "I will earmark this money for your research"; "She sets aside time for meditation every day"
    allow  appropriate  earmark  set aside  reserve 
  2. take possession of by force, as after an invasion
    "the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"; "The army seized the town"; "The militia captured the castle"
    appropriate  capture  seize  conquer 
adjective
  1. 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"
    appropriate 
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