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APPROPRIATE Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word appropriate. (exact relations)
There are 24 hypernyms of the word appropriate. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for APPROPRIATE

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suitable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• meant or adapted for an occasion or use

• worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

apt
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward

• at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

• mentally quick and resourceful

• being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

fitting
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
noun

• making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

• a small and often standardized accessory to a larger system

• (usually in the plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel)

• putting clothes on to see whether they fit

adjective satellite

• in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

• being precisely fitting and right

suited
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• meant or adapted for an occasion or use

• outfitted or supplied with clothing

acceptable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• worthy of acceptance or satisfactory

adjective satellite

• judged to be in conformity with approved usage

• meeting requirements

• adequate for the purpose

adapted
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

applicable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of being applied; having relevance

apposite
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

befitting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• appropriate to

fitted
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• being the right size and shape to fit as desired

meet
verbv
noun

• a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

adjective satellite

• being precisely fitting and right

verb

• come together

• get together socially or for a specific purpose

• be adjacent or come together

• fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction

• collect in one place

• get to know; get acquainted with

• meet by design; be present at the arrival of

• contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle

• experience as a reaction

• undergo or suffer

• be in direct physical contact with; make contact

pertinent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand

• being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

proper
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

adjective satellite

• having all the qualities typical of the thing specified

• limited to the thing specified

• appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs

relevant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

right
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north

• free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth

• in conformance with justice or law or morality

• correct in opinion or judgment

• of or belonging to the political or intellectual right

noun

• an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

• location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east

• the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right

• those who support political or social or economic conservatism; those who believe that things are better left unchanged

• the hand that is on the right side of the body

• a turn toward the side of the body that is on the south when the person is facing east

• anything in accord with principles of justice

• (frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing

adverb

• precisely, exactly

• immediately

• completely

• toward or on the right; also used figuratively

• in the right manner; correctly; suitably

• an interjection expressing agreement; Yes, you are indeed correct

• (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree

• to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely

• in accordance with moral or social standards

• in an accurate manner

adjective satellite

• socially right or correct

• appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs

• in or into a satisfactory condition

• intended for the right hand

• in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

• having the axis perpendicular to the base

• (of the side of cloth or clothing) facing or intended to face outward

• (informal) very; used informally as an intensifier

• most suitable or right for a particular purpose

• precisely accurate

verb

• make reparations or amends for

• put in or restore to an upright position

• regain an upright or proper position

• make right or correct

earmark
verb, nounv, n
noun

• identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal

• a distinctive characteristic or attribute of someone or something

verb

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

allocate
verbv
verb

• distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose

allow
verbv
verb

• make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

• consent to, give permission; permit

• let have

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain

• allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something

• afford possibility

• allow the other (baseball) team to score

• grant as a discount or in exchange

• allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

capture
verbv
noun

• the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property

• a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field

• any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle

• the act of taking of a person by force

• the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board

verb

• succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

• attract; cause to be enamored

• succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase

• bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit

• take possession of by force, as after an invasion

• capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping

conquer
verbv
verb

• bring under control by force or authority

• take possession of by force, as after an invasion

• overcome by conquest

Best Hypernyms For APPROPRIATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for appropriate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (23)
acceptable allot applicable apposite apropos apt arrogate assign assume becoming befitting correct decent decorous fitting portion proper relevant right seemly seize suitable usurp
Phrases (1)
take over

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