ETYM Latin appropriatus, p. p. of appropriare; ad + propriare to appropriate, from proprius one's own, proper. Related to Proper.
1. Suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc.
2. Suitable and fitting; SYN. harmonious.
3. Meant or adapted for an occasion or use; SYN. suitable, suited.

1. To take possession of without permission; SYN. seize, take over.
2. Apt; suitable.
3. To take exclusively; assign to special use; steal.