Appropriate Definition
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"
verb
- 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"
- 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" in song lyrics
See how appropriate is used in real songs:
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"Lo appropriate"
Camp Lo — China Soul -
"Hip-Hop World wide and appropriate"
The Cross Movement — Hip-Hopcracy -
"I keep them a distance that's appropriate"
(Roy Jones Jr. f/) Giz, Swellz — Go Hard, Go Home
Words that rhyme with appropriate
Usage tips for "appropriate"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "appropriate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for appropriate to find words that pair well.