adj Uncommon

appropriated

Appropriated (adj) means Set aside or claimed for a specific purpose or use. Example: “The appropriated funds were used to repair the bridge.”

adj

Set aside or claimed for a specific purpose or use.

"The appropriated funds were used to repair the bridge."

How to Use Appropriated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes money, land, or resources that have been officially set aside or taken for a particular use.

Common pairings

appropriated funds appropriated land

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Rhymes for appropriated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “appropriated” mean?

The word “appropriated” means set aside or claimed for a specific purpose or use. In plain terms, describes money, land, or resources that have been officially set aside or taken for a particular use.

How do you use “appropriated” in a sentence?

Here is “appropriated” used in a sentence: “The appropriated funds were used to repair the bridge.”

What part of speech is “appropriated”?

“Appropriated” is an adjective.

Is “appropriated” a common word?

“Appropriated” is an uncommon word in modern English.