appropriate
UK: əˈprəʊpriət | US: əˈproʊpriət
adj. suitable or proper for a particular purpose or context
vt. to take something for one's own use, often without permission
vt. to set aside funds for a specific purpose
appropriate = ap<to, toward> + propri<one's own> + ate<verb/adjective suffix>
- ap (from Latin ad, meaning "to, toward")
- propri (from Latin proprius, meaning "one's own, belonging to oneself")
- ate (a suffix forming adjectives or verbs, indicating a state or action)
Etymology Origin:
The word "appropriate" originates from Latin appropriare, combining ad- (toward) + proprius (one's own). Initially, it meant "to make something one's own," which evolved into both the sense of "taking possession" and "being fitting or suitable." The dual meanings reflect the idea of claiming something as proper (either rightfully or wrongfully) and assigning something as proper (suitable).
The dress is appropriate for a formal event.
The government appropriated funds for the new infrastructure project.
He was accused of appropriating his colleague's ideas without credit.
Her tone was not appropriate for a professional setting.
The committee will appropriate resources to the most urgent needs.