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Appropriate means to put aside or take something for one's self or some other specific person. (verb)

  1. Stashing away a piece of cake for a friend is an example of to appropriate.
  2. Putting money aside for a vacation is an example of to appropriate.

Appropriate means something that is right for the purpose. (adjective)

Bringing wine to a wine and cheese party is an example of appropriate.

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See appropriate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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