REAPPROPRIATE
(verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Reappropriate.
Reappropriate - as a verb
To seize and reassign.
To appropriate again.
(of a group) to reclaim a term that was previously used to disparage that group.
Example: "Once a term of homophobic abuse, the term “queer” has been reappropriated as a marker for some gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (glbt), and other marginalized sexual identities."
Example Sentences
"She decided to reappropriate the abandoned building and turn it into a community center."
"The artist aims to reappropriate societal norms in her provocative artwork."
"The company plans to reappropriate funds from one project to finance another."
"The politician promised to reappropriate resources to support education reform."
"The museum seeks to reappropriate historical artifacts for a more accurate representation of the past."
Word Game Points
Is REAPPROPRIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reappropriate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REAPPROPRIATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is REAPPROPRIATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reappropriate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREAPPROPRIATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is REAPPROPRIATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reappropriate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREAPPROPRIATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
