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suitable
Adjective
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Something suitable is right for a particular purpose.
He had to find a suitable pair of shoes for running.
Her parents did not think he was a suitable boyfriend.
appropriate
Adjective
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If something is appropriate, it matches the situation.
We suggest ways in which teachers may change their materials to make them more appropriate for bilingual students.
It is the job of management to look at the problems and take appropriate action.
appropriate
Verb
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If you appropriate something, you take it from somebody else and make it your own.
By the end of this year, the total funds appropriated will be nearly $600 billion.