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
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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 notesIn 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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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.
