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Appropriate
əˈprəʊprieɪt
Appropriate definitions
verb
appropriate
appropriated
appropriates
appropriating
- take (something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission
"the accused had appropriated the property"
seize commandeer expropriate annex arrogate sequestrate sequester take possession of take over assume secure acquire wrest usurp claim lay claim to hijack steal take misappropriate - devote (money or assets) to a special purpose
"there can be problems in appropriating funds for legal expenses"