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[transitive] verb
/əˈproʊpriˌeɪt/
1

to decide officially that money will be used for a particular purpose

Example

The legislature appropriated funds for computers in the public schools.

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monetize claim back earn
2

to take something for yourself

Example

She had appropriated his role as chief provider for the family.

Synonyms and related words
go off with seize rob
2.1

to take something illegally

Example

Theft is legally defined as appropriating property belonging to someone else with the intention of permanently depriving that person of it.

Synonyms and related words
steal walk off with rob
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