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appropriate

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

to take something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission

Framework senses

Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →
§1
to devote or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
§2
to take possession of by force, as after an invasion
§3
to take something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission