appropriating Definition
- 1to take possession or control of something, often without permission
- 2to allocate money or resources for a specific purpose
Using appropriating: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appropriating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company was accused of appropriating the design from a smaller competitor.
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The government is appropriating funds for a new infrastructure project.
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He was criticized for appropriating the culture of a marginalized group for his own gain.
appropriating Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for appropriating
Antonyms for appropriating
Phrases with appropriating
the act of taking or using elements of a culture by members of another culture, often without understanding or respect for the original culture
Example
The fashion industry has been criticized for cultural appropriation in their designs.
money that has been set aside for a specific purpose
Example
The budget includes $10 million appropriated for education.
a proposed law that authorizes the spending of public money for a specific purpose
Example
The House of Representatives passed an appropriation bill for the military budget.
Origins of appropriating
from Late Latin 'appropriatus', past participle of 'appropriare', meaning 'to make one's own'
Summary: appropriating in Brief
'Appropriating' [uh-proh-pree-ey-ting] means taking possession or control of something, often without permission, or allocating money or resources for a specific purpose. Examples include 'The company was accused of appropriating the design from a smaller competitor.' and 'The government is appropriating funds for a new infrastructure project.' 'Appropriating' extends into phrases like 'cultural appropriation,' and 'money appropriated for something,' denoting the allocation of resources.
