Appropriate
Verb, Adjective
UK
/əˈprəʊ.pri.eɪt/
US
/əˈproʊ.pri.eɪt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(adj) : Right or suitable for a time, place, or situation.
(v) : To take something for a specific use or purpose.
(v) : To take something for a specific use or purpose.
Example
"Please use appropriate words when speaking to people."
"It’s not appropriate to shout during meetings because it can disturb everyone and cause confusion."
"They appropriated a small budget to improve school libraries and bring new books for students."
Explanation
Appropriate means something is right, proper, or suitable for a situation. For example, wearing clean clothes is appropriate for school. It also means taking something for a specific purpose. The meaning depends on how it is used — either about behaviour or use of resources.