Appropriated Moderate

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Verb

simple past tense and past participle of appropriate

"The committee appropriated funds from the surplus budget to repair the old bridge."

In plain English: Appropriated means taking something that belongs to someone else without permission and making it your own.

"The company appropriated funds from their marketing budget to cover unexpected legal fees."

Adjective

set aside for a specified purpose

"The committee appropriated funds from the general budget to repair the damaged roof."

In plain English: Appropriated means something has been officially set aside for a specific purpose by an authority group.

"The appropriated funds were quickly spent on emergency supplies for the flood victims."

Example Sentences

"The appropriated funds were quickly spent on emergency supplies for the flood victims." adj

"The company appropriated funds from their marketing budget to cover unexpected legal fees." verb

"The thief appropriated some money from his friend's wallet." verb

"She decided to appropriate her afternoon for studying instead of socializing." verb

"Many artists have appropriated images from pop culture in their work." verb