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APPROPRIATING

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Appropriating.

Appropriating - as an adjective

Suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc

Example: "A book not appropriate for children"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inappropriate19

Appropriating - 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

Appropriating - 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

"The artist was accused of appropriating cultural symbols in their artwork."
"The company was sued for appropriating a competitor's patented technology."
"She was criticized for appropriating her friend's ideas without giving proper credit."
"The politician was accused of appropriating funds for personal use."
"The author was praised for appropriating historical events in their novel."
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Word Game Points

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

APPROPRIATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is APPROPRIATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, appropriating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APPROPRIATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is APPROPRIATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, appropriating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APPROPRIATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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