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APPROPRIATED Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word appropriated. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For APPROPRIATED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for appropriated, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
allot arrogate assign assume portion seize usurp
Phrases (1)
take over

Alternatives for EARMARK

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