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APPROPRIATED

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Appropriated.

How to pronounce appropriated:

US

Appropriated - as an adjective

Suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc

Example: "A book not appropriate for children"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inappropriate19

Appropriated - as an adjective satellite

Meant or adapted for an occasion or use

Example: "A tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suitable10suited7

Appropriated - as a verb

Give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

Example: "I will earmark this money for your research"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allow8earmark13reserve10

Take possession of by force, as after an invasion

Example: "The invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
capture11conquer18seize14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arrogate9assume8seize14take overusurp7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He appropriated his brother's clothes without permission."
"The artist appropriated images from various magazines for her collage."
"The company appropriated funds to invest in new technology."
"The government appropriated land for the construction of a new highway."
"She appropriated my idea and presented it as her own."
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Word Game Points

Is APPROPRIATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, appropriated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APPROPRIATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is APPROPRIATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, appropriated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APPROPRIATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is APPROPRIATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, appropriated is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APPROPRIATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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