adj, verb ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of appropriate form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   set aside for a specified purpose not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

aptbefittingearmarkpatpropera propos

Example

More examples

"The mayor appropriated city money for his own use."

Related phrases

set aside

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