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    APPROPRIATED

    (adj., adj.sat, verb)
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    Definitions

    There are 4 meanings of the word Appropriated.

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    US

    Appropriated - as an adjective

    Suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc

    Example: "A book not appropriate for children"

    Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
    inappropriate

    Appropriated - as an adjective satellite

    Meant or adapted for an occasion or use

    Example: "A tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    suitablesuited

    Appropriated - as a verb

    Give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

    Example: "I will earmark this money for your research"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    allowearmarkreserve

    Take possession of by force, as after an invasion

    Example: "The invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    captureconquerseize
    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    arrogateassumeseizetake overusurp
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    carry

    Example Sentences

    "He appropriated his brother's clothes without permission."
    "The artist appropriated images from various magazines for her collage."
    "The company appropriated funds to invest in new technology."
    "The government appropriated land for the construction of a new highway."
    "She appropriated my idea and presented it as her own."
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    Word Game Points

    Is APPROPRIATED a valid Scrabble word?
    Yes, appropriated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
    US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

    APPROPRIATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

    Is APPROPRIATED a valid Words With Friends word?
    Yes, appropriated is valid for Words With Friends
    Valid Word
    APPROPRIATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

    Is APPROPRIATED a valid WordFeud word?
    Yes, appropriated is valid for WordFeud
    Valid Word
    APPROPRIATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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    Word Variations & Relations

    Anagrams
    Starts AStarts APStarts APPStarts APPR
    Ends DEnds EDEnds TEDEnds ATED
    Starts A & ends DStarts AP & ends DStarts A & ends ED

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