​appropriate something to take something, somebody's ideas, etc. for your own use, especially illegally or without permission.

suitable, acceptable, or correct for the particular circumstances; an appropriate response/measure/method.

1appropriate something to take something, someone's ideas, etc. for your own use, especially illegally or without permission He was accused of appropriating ...

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word appropriate, three of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions.

​in a way that is suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstances. The government has been accused of not responding appropriately to the ...

​the quality of being suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstances. He questioned the appropriateness of their methods.

suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion: appropriate footwear for the country, appropriate for Is this film appropriate for small children?

​right or appropriate for a particular purpose or occasion. a suitable candidate; a suitable habitat/location/site; suitable for something/somebody This ...

appropriacy noun NAmE//əˈproʊpriəsi// [uncountable] (formal) the extent to which something is suitable or acceptable.