1. appropriate - Noun
2. appropriate - Adjective
3. appropriate - Verb
Set apart for a particular use or person. Hence: Belonging peculiarly; peculiar; suitable; fit; proper.
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.
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.
To make suitable; to suit.
To annex, as a benefice, to a spiritual corporation, as its property.
A property; attribute.
Source: Webster's dictionaryIf zeal had been appropriate for putting humanity right, why did God the Word clothe himself in the body, using gentleness and humility in order to bring the world back to his Father? Isaac the Syrian
Mine is to chew on the appropriate texts and make them delectable. Gregory of Nazianzus
Few men of action have been able to make a graceful exit at the appropriate time. Malcolm Muggeridge
Courtesy is appropriate for gentlemen and necessary for thieves. American Proverb
For every dog there is an appropriate stick. Mexican Proverb
Your appearance is not appropriate for the occasion. Persian Proverb