Appropriate ( verb , adjective )

(As a verb)

Appropriate ( verb )

1. Take (something) for one"s own use, typically without the owner"s permission.
2. Consider or describe as suitable or relevant to a particular situation or person.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "take possession of"): from old french aproprier, from latin appropriare, from ad- "to" + proprius "one"s own".

Examples:

1. He had taken the opportunity to appropriate a small fortune for himself.
2. The government has been accused of appropriating funds for its own use.
3. The company has been appropriating funds from the pension scheme.
4. The teacher appropriately matched the task to the child's ability.
5. It is not appropriate to wear a swimsuit in a mosque.

(As an adjective)

Appropriate ( adjective )

1. Take (something) for one"s own use, typically without the owner"s permission.
2. Consider or describe as suitable or relevant to a particular situation or person.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "take possession of"): from old french aproprier, from latin appropriare, from ad- "to" + proprius "one"s own".

Examples:

1. He had taken the opportunity to appropriate a small fortune for himself.
2. The government has been accused of appropriating funds for its own use.
3. The company has been appropriating funds from the pension scheme.
4. The teacher appropriately matched the task to the child's ability.
5. It is not appropriate to wear a swimsuit in a mosque.