What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
confiscate
Example
The police confiscated the drugs found in his car. [confiscated: past tense]
Example
The government has the power to confiscate property used in illegal activities. [confiscate: verb]
appropriate
Example
It is not appropriate to take someone else's belongings without permission. [appropriate: adjective]
Example
The company appropriated funds for research and development. [appropriated: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Appropriate is more commonly used than confiscate in everyday language. Appropriate is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while confiscate is less common and is typically used in legal or law enforcement contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between confiscate and appropriate?
Confiscate is typically associated with a formal or legal tone, while appropriate can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
