appropriate
[/əˈproʊpriət/ (verb), /əˈproʊpriɪt/ (adjective)]
verb, adjective
apropriado, adequado (adjective); apropriar-se de, tomar posse de (verb)
1. (adjective) suitable or proper for a particular purpose, person, or situation
Formal attire is appropriate for a wedding.
Roupas formais são apropriadas para um casamento.
2. (adjective) fitting or suitable in a manner that matches the requirements or character
His response was appropriate to the situation.
Sua resposta foi adequada à situação.
3. (verb) to take possession or make use of something without permission
The government decided to appropriate the land for public use.
O governo decidiu apropriar-se da terra para uso público.
4. (verb) to allocate or assign funds for a specific purpose
Congress will appropriate funds for the new infrastructure project.
O Congresso alocará recursos para o novo projeto de infraestrutura.
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