109+ Words that rhyme with appropriate

Appropriate is a 3-syllable word with 109 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are expropriate, misappropriate, poet. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of appropriate

adjective
  1. 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
  1. 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"
  2. 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"

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Examples of "appropriate" in lyrics

See how appropriate is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "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

What do these rhymes mean?

associate
having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status; "an associate member
expropriate
deprive of possessions; "The Communist government expropriated the landowners"
inappropriate
not suitable for a particular occasion etc; "noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness
misappropriate
appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
poet
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "appropriate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like expropriate, misappropriate, poet create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "appropriate" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with appropriate?
Words that rhyme with appropriate include: expropriate, misappropriate, poet, associate, inappropriate, at, ate, procreate, eukaryote, emaciate, and 99 more.
How many syllables does appropriate have?
Appropriate has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with appropriate?
There are 109 words that rhyme with appropriate: 109 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for appropriate in a song?
The strongest rhymes for appropriate in songwriting are expropriate, misappropriate, poet. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with appropriate?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with appropriate include expropriate, misappropriate, poet, associate, inappropriate. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: poet, at; 1-syllable: procreate, aviate; 2-syllable: expropriate, associate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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