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APPROPRIATES

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Appropriates.

Appropriates - as an adjective

Suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc

Example: "A book not appropriate for children"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inappropriate19

Appropriates - 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

Appropriates - 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 appropriates funds from the budget for his personal use."
"The artist appropriates images from popular culture in his artwork."
"The company appropriates a portion of its profits for employee bonuses."
"She appropriates her sister's clothes without asking."
"The government appropriates land for the construction of a new road."
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Word Game Points

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

APPROPRIATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is APPROPRIATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, appropriates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APPROPRIATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is APPROPRIATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, appropriates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APPROPRIATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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