APPROPRIATED Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word appropriated. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for APPROPRIATED
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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 | ||||||||
reserve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • formality and propriety of manner • something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose • an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced • (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions • a district that is reserved for particular purpose • armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency • the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary verb • hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency • give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause • obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | ||||||||
seize | verbv | |||||||
verb • take hold of; grab • take or capture by force • take possession of by force, as after an invasion • take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority • seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession • hook by a pull on the line • affect • capture the attention or imagination of | ||||||||
suitable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • meant or adapted for an occasion or use • worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse | ||||||||
suited | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • meant or adapted for an occasion or use • outfitted or supplied with clothing | ||||||||
impropriate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
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help oneself | verbv | |||||||
verb • abstain from doing; always used with a negative |