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Antonyms for appropriate
əˈproʊ pri ɪt; -ˌeɪtap·pro·pri·ate
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term appropriate.
English Synonyms and Antonyms
appropriateverb
The central idea of withdrawing makes abstract in common speech a euphemism for appropriate (unlawfully), purloin, steal. In mental processes we discriminate between objects by distinguishing their differences; we separate some one element from all that does not necessarily belong to it, abstract it, and view it alone. We may separate two ideas, and hold both in mind in comparison or contrast; but when we abstract one of them, we drop the other out of thought. The mind is abstracted when it is withdrawn from all other subjects and concentrated upon one, diverted when it is drawn away from what it would or should attend to by some other interest, distracted when the attention is divided among different subjects, so that it can not be given properly to any. The trouble with the distracted person is that he is not abstracted. Compare DISCERN.
Antonyms:
add, combine, complete, conjoin, fill up, increase, restore, strengthen, uniteSynonyms:
abstract, detach, discriminate, distinguish, distract, divert, eliminate, purloin, remove, separate, steal, take away, withdrawPreposition:
The purse may be abstracted from the pocket; the substance from the accidents; a book into a compend.
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Princeton's WordNet
appropriateverb
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:
unbefitting, wrong, inappropriate, improperallow, appropriate, earmark, set aside, reserveverb
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"
Antonyms:
improper, inappropriate, wrong, unbefittingSynonyms:
admit, grant, set aside, capture, suspend, hold, let, book, give up, reserve, tolerate, countenance, permit, provide, leave, allow, conquer, take into account, seize, allow for, earmarkappropriate, capture, seize, conquerverb
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"
Antonyms:
inappropriate, unbefitting, wrong, improperSynonyms:
usurp, capture, fascinate, attach, earmark, sequester, conquer, beguile, impound, get, allow, captivate, enamour, suppress, trance, confiscate, get hold of, assume, prehend, enamor, take over, becharm, reserve, arrogate, subdue, curb, stamp down, set aside, seize, clutch, entrance, inhibit, charm, catch, grab, enchant, bewitch
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
appropriateadjective
Antonyms:
inappropriateSynonyms:
fitting, proper, applicable, apposite, pertinent, fit
How to use appropriate in a sentence?
I’m hopeful that she can take advantage of the resources available to her while on probation and make the appropriate changes in her life to become a better parent.
They have been deeply concerned that their legitimate English law proprietary interests in the payments have not been taken into account in the on-going U.S. litigation, they now hope that this Declaration can be brought to the attention of the appropriate Courts at the first available opportunity and that those Courts will have regard to the decision of the English Court.
We're disappointed and will seek review of this ruling at the appropriate time, there is no doubt that the court reached the right result.
Today, we learned that Attorney General Barr has made a key finding related to the COVID-19 pandemic that triggers expanded authority under the CARES Act to transfer prisoners to home confinement. This is a positive development, and I urge appropriate and swift use of this power.
I didn’t get to give appropriate notice, the Constitution is more important.
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#141 | add | |
#522 | complete | |
#985 | increase | |
#1152 | appropriate | |
#1673 | wrong | |
#5038 | combine | |
#5701 | restore | |
#7392 | inappropriate | |
#7738 | strengthen | |
#13530 | improper | |
#14138 | unite | |
#253369 | conjoin |
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