Appropiate vs. Appropriate: What's the Difference?
Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on November 14, 2023
Appropiate is a misspelling, while Appropriate is the correct spelling, signifying suitability or to take for one's own use.
Which is correct: Appropiate or Appropriate
How to spell Appropriate?
Appropiate is Incorrect
Appropriate is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "appropriate" has two 'r's and two 'p's.
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Think of the word "prop" within "appropriate."
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Recall "appropriate" relates to "proper."
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Associate it with "fitting," which also has two 't's, like the two 'p's in "appropriate."
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Use mnemonic: "A PROPer RATE is always appropriate."
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Appropiate and Appropriate Definitions
Appropriate
Appropriate describes a fitting or compatible connection.
The music was appropriate to the mood of the film.
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Appropriate
Appropriate refers to setting aside funds for a specific purpose.
They appropriated money for the new project.
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Appropriate
Appropriate implies being of an expected or demanded standard.
The facilities are appropriate for a library.
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Appropriate
Appropriate can mean to take (something) for one's own use.
The artist's design was appropriated by a major company.
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Appropriate
Suitable for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place; fitting.
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Appropriate
To set apart for a specific use
Appropriating funds for education.
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Appropriate
To take possession of or make use of exclusively for oneself, often without permission
My coworker appropriated my unread newspaper.
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Appropriate
Suitable or fit; proper.
The headmaster wondered what an appropriate measure would be to make the pupil behave better.
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Appropriate
Suitable to the social situation or to social respect or social discreetness; socially correct; socially discreet; well-mannered; proper.
I don't think it was appropriate for the cashier to tell me out loud in front of all those people at the check-out that my hair-piece looked like it was falling out of place.
While it is not considered appropriate for a professor to date his student, there is no such concern once the semester has ended.
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Appropriate
(transitive) To take to oneself; to claim or use, especially as by an exclusive right.
Let no man appropriate the use of a common benefit.
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Appropriate
(transitive) To set apart for, or assign to, a particular person or use, especially in exclusion of all others; with to or for.
A spot of ground is appropriated for a garden.
To appropriate money for the increase of the navy
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Appropriate
To annex (for example a benefice, to a spiritual corporation, as its property).
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Appropriate
Set apart for a particular use or person. Hence: Belonging peculiarly; peculiar; suitable; fit; proper.
In its strict and appropriate meaning.
Appropriate acts of divine worship.
It is not at all times easy to find words appropriate to express our ideas.
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Appropriate
To take to one's self in exclusion of others; to claim or use as by an exclusive right; as, let no man appropriate the use of a common benefit.
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Appropriate
To set apart for, or assign to, a particular person or use, in exclusion of all others; - with to or for; as, a spot of ground is appropriated for a garden; to appropriate money for the increase of the navy.
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Appropriate
To annex, as a benefice, to a spiritual corporation, as its property.
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Appropriate
Give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause;
I will earmark this money for your research
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Appropriate
Take possession of by force, as after an invasion;
The invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants
The army seized the town
The militia captured the castle
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Appropriate
Suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc;
A book not appropriate for children
A funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity
It seems that an apology is appropriate
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Appropriate
Appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
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Appropriate
Meant or adapted for an occasion or use;
A tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty
Not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy
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Appropriate
Suitable and fitting;
The tailored clothes were harmonious with her military bearing
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Appropriate
Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence;
The successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images
An apt reply
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Appropriate
Appropriate means suitable or proper in the circumstances.
Her attire was appropriate for the formal event.
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FAQs
Why is it called Appropriate?
It originates from Latin "appropriatus," meaning to make one's own.
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Which vowel is used before Appropriate?
The vowel "a" is used at the beginning of "appropriate."
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Nov 13, 2023
What is the plural form of Appropriate?
Appropriate doesn't have a typical plural form as an adjective. However, as a verb (like funds appropriated), it can vary in tense.
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Nov 13, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Appropriate?
There's no specific conjunction solely for "appropriate." Any conjunction can be used based on context.
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What is the root word of Appropriate?
The root is from the Latin word "appropriatus."
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Is Appropriate a negative or positive word?
It's neutral but can have positive connotations in certain contexts.
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What is the pronunciation of Appropriate?
As a verb: /əˈproʊ.pri.eɪt/; as an adjective: /əˈproʊ.pri.ɪt/.
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What is the verb form of Appropriate?
The verb form is "appropriate" (as in "to allocate funds").
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Which preposition is used with Appropriate?
"For" is often used, as in "appropriate for."
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Which article is used with Appropriate?
Both "an" and "the" can be used depending on context.
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Is Appropriate a noun or adjective?
Appropriate can be both an adjective and a verb.
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What is the first form of Appropriate?
The first form is "appropriate" (as in "to allocate").
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Is Appropriate an abstract noun?
"Appropriateness" (the quality of being appropriate) is abstract.
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Is the word Appropriate imperative?
It can be used in the imperative form when using the verb sense, e.g., "Appropriate the funds."
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Which determiner is used with Appropriate?
"The" or "an" can be used depending on the context.
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What is the stressed syllable in Appropriate?
The stress is on the second syllable: "pro."
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Is Appropriate a vowel or consonant?
"Appropriate" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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How is Appropriate used in a sentence?
The level of decorum in the meeting was deemed appropriate by all attendees.
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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Sumera SaeedSumera is an experienced content writer and editor with a niche in comparative analysis. At Diffeence Wiki, she crafts clear and unbiased comparisons to guide readers in making informed decisions. With a dedication to thorough research and quality, Sumera's work stands out in the digital realm. Off the clock, she enjoys reading and exploring diverse cultures.
