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APPROPRIATES Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word appropriates. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word appropriates. (close relations)
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reserves
nounn
noun

• civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army

allocates
verbv
verb

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

allots
verbv
verb

• give out

• allow to have

• administer or bestow, as in small portions

apportions
verbv
verb

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

• give out as one's portion or share

assigns
verb, nounv, n
verb

• give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

• give out

• attribute or credit to

• select something or someone for a specific purpose

• attribute or give

• make undue claims to having

• transfer one's right to

• decide as to where something belongs in a scheme

bestows
verbv
verb

• present

• give as a gift

• bestow a quality on

designates
verbv
adjective satellite

• appointed but not yet installed in office

verb

• assign a name or title to

• give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

• indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

• decree or designate beforehand

• design or destine

devotes
verbv
verb

• give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

• dedicate

• set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use

earmarks
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

gives
verbv
noun

• the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

verb

• cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

• be the cause or source of

• transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody

• convey or reveal information

• convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow

• organize or be responsible for

• convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

• give as a present; make a gift of

• cause to happen or be responsible for

• dedicate

• give or supply

• transmit (knowledge or skills)

• bring about

• leave with; give temporarily

• emit or utter

• endure the loss of

• place into the hands or custody of

• give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

• give (as medicine)

• give or convey physically

• bestow

• bestow, especially officially

• move in order to make room for someone for something

• give food to

• contribute to some cause

• break down, literally or metaphorically

• estimate the duration or outcome of something

• execute and deliver

• deliver in exchange or recompense

• afford access to

• present to view

• perform for an audience

• be flexible under stress of physical force

• propose

• accord by verdict

• manifest or show

• offer in good faith

• submit for consideration, judgment, or use

• guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion

• allow to have or take

• inflict as a punishment

• occur

• consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man

• proffer (a body part)

grants
verb, nounv, n
noun

• Scottish painter; cousin of Lytton Strachey and member of the Bloomsbury Group (1885-1978)

• any monetary aid

• the act of providing a subsidy

• United States actor (born in England) who was the elegant leading man in many films (1904-1986)

• 18th President of the United States; commander of the Union armies in the American Civil War (1822-1885)

• (law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance

• a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business

• a right or privilege that has been granted

verb

• let have

• give as judged due or on the basis of merit

• be willing to concede

• allow to have

• bestow, especially officially

• give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another

• transfer by deed

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

Best Hypernyms For APPROPRIATES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for appropriates, 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 RESERVES

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