[əˈprəʊprɪət], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- suitable or proper in the circumstances
(e.g: this isn't the appropriate time or place)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from late Latin appropriatus, past participle of appropriare ‘make one's own’, from ad- ‘to’ + proprius ‘own, proper’

[əˈprəʊprɪeɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- take (something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission
(e.g: the accused had appropriated the property)

- devote (money or assets) to a special purpose
(e.g: there can be problems in appropriating funds for legal expenses)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from late Latin appropriatus, past participle of appropriare ‘make one's own’, from ad- ‘to’ + proprius ‘own, proper’