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appropriate

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"
Antonyms: inappropriate Similar: befitting, due, in order, called for, pat, proper, right, suitable
appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
Synonyms: advantageous Similar: expedient
meant or adapted for an occasion or use; "a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty"; "not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy"
Synonyms: suitable, suited Similar: fit, fit to, fit for
suitable and fitting; "the tailored clothes were harmonious with her military bearing"
Synonyms: harmonious Similar: congruous, congruent
being of striking appropriateness and pertinence; "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"; "an apt reply"
Synonyms: apposite, apt, pertinent Similar: apropos

verb

give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause; "I will earmark this money for your research"
Synonyms: allow, earmark, reserve, set aside
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"
Synonyms: capture, conquer, seize