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✔️appropriate

adjective, verb
/əˈproʊpriət/ (adj), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)
approbatory appropriately
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Meaning

suitable or proper in the circumstances (adj); to take something for one’s own use, often without permission (verb)

Example Sentences

Wearing formal clothes was appropriate for the ceremony.

Synonyms

suitable, proper, fitting, apt, seize

Antonyms

inappropriate, unsuitable

Collocations

appropriate behavior, appropriate response, appropriate funds, culturally appropriate

More Example Sentences

She responded to the joke appropriately and smiled.

He responds to pressure appropriately in emergencies.

We should respond to customer complaints appropriately.

We responded to the situation appropriately and stayed calm.

They respond to mistakes appropriately by fixing them quickly.

I hope you will take appropriate measures regarding this matter.

I hope you will listen to me carefully and take appropriate action.

Asking too many questions about personal life at work is not appropriate.

I realize this is important, nevertheless it would not be appropriate for me to get involved.

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