Looking for the meaning of the word APPROPRIATES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of APPROPRIATES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Appropriate
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈprəʊprɪeɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
take (something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission
Short Definition:take something for one's own use
Examples:- the accused had appropriated the property
Definition:
devote (money or assets) to a special purpose
Short Definition:devote money or assets to special purpose
Examples:- there can be problems in appropriating funds for legal expenses
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