1. takes something for one’s own use, typically without permission
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘appropriate’
2. sets aside money or resources for a specific purpose
Usage: formal; often used in government or business contexts

Examples

• The company appropriates funds for research and development each year.
• She appropriates ideas from various sources for her presentations.
• The government appropriates billions for defense spending.
• He inappropriately appropriates credit for his team’s work.
• The museum appropriates artifacts from different cultures.
• Congress appropriates money for public education programs.