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appropriate

Definition for appropriate

verb as in set aside; allocate

Strongest matches

allot, apportion, devote, disburse, earmark

Strong matches

allow, appoint, assign, budget, reserve

Weak match

set apart

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He emphasised that the review was ongoing: "I'll share more information in the coming days and weeks, when it's appropriate to do so."

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"We do need to remember we are dealing with young people," he told BBC News in July, saying that while "there will be consequences", these need to be appropriate when it comes to children.

From BBC

In a statement to the BBC, the EPA said it is reviewing it "and will respond through appropriate channels".

From BBC

The ASA said it expected to see evidence that Au Vodka had taken appropriate steps to limit the likelihood of children or young people seeing their ads.

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Finally, it accuses the FCA, as the regulator, of failing to provide an appropriate degree of protection for consumers.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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