Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To do something in a way that is suitable or proper for the situation.
Appropriately
/ə'prəuprɪətlɪ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Pleasing, appropriately colored rugs covered the floor.She looked appropriately dressed for the formal event.His comments were addressed appropriately to the situation.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word appropriatus, meaning to make ones own,' and evolved into Middle English from Old French.
Usage Statistics:
23 mentions per 1 million words 
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