Synonyms for Appropriate
Definition of 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"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "appropriate"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like advantageous, allow, apposite can replace "appropriate" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "appropriate" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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