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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

appropriated

/əˈprɪpriːeɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does appropriated mean?

verb

To take or use something for one's own purpose, often without permission or credit. To make something suitable or fitting for a particular purpose.

Example

"The artist was accused of appropriating the style of another without giving proper credit."

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