appropriate
937
3.5
- adjective
- /əˈproʊpriət/
- What kind of measure would you say is appropriate?
- developmentally appropriate
- an appropriate strategy
- appropriate or inappropriate
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Watch on YouTubeLet's go thoughtfully at an appropriate pace as fast as we can.
- Let's go thoughtfully at an appropriate pace as fast as we can.
- I don't think it is appropriate at this time.
- How do we either get him to deal with something appropriate or trick him?
- What age do you think is appropriate to give children cell phones?
- We've got to find people that are appropriate to the needs of the moment.
- And turns out that for gravity, the appropriate length is so small.
- That's a very it's a very appropriate distinction.
- The notion of it can be translated duty or appropriate actions.
Examples
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Selecting an appropriate outfit is essential for a job interview.
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But Sean, can you cue some appropriate music for this episode?
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We should each be treated with appropriate respect.
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These are appropriate questions at this point.
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This is rather appropriate for you.
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For example, reading music may be an appropriate goal if there is a practical use for it.
Academic text (2011) -
Seems more appropriate for the holidays.
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What age do you think is appropriate to give children cell phones?
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In addition, the teachers have difficulty finding appropriate educational software to use during their lessons.
Academic text (2011) -
Several delegates spoke of the importance of using appropriate language when talking to patients about self-care.
Academic text (2011)
Synonyms
784
2.2
Suitable and correct for a particular situation or use
392
2.5
Good enough for a particular use or standard
283
1.0
Suitable and good enough for a particular purpose
252
1.0
Suitable for a particular situation or purpose
180
1.8
Right for a certain purpose, person, or situation
123
2.8
Right for a certain person, job, or situation
110
2.6
Suitable for a person, purpose, or event
76
4.4
Suitable for a situation or purpose
30
4.0
Suitable or fitting for a particular situation
22
3.9
Sensible to do in the situation
16
4.6
Suitable for a person, situation, or occasion
1
8.0
Very suitable and relevant to a particular situation
Antonyms
Compounds
How Appropriate
Surface Forms
Etymology
Appropriate comes from the Latin parts ad- 'to' and proprius 'one's own' and is related to the simple word proper. So, something appropriate is 'right for' a person or situation because it 'belongs' there.