be appropriate

Frequency: 9.0150.5 per million words

Used to state that something is suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion.

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Examples (10)

  • Wearing a suit and tie is appropriate for the wedding ceremony.
  • Do you think his comments during the meeting were appropriate?
  • A simple thank-you card would be more appropriate than an expensive gift.
  • It might not be appropriate to make a decision without consulting the team.
  • Given the circumstances, your response was entirely appropriate.
  • The level of detail in the report needs to be appropriate for its intended audience.
  • This movie is not appropriate for young children.
  • The punishment must be appropriate to the crime.
  • The company's response has not been appropriate given the severity of the issue.
  • We must find a solution that is appropriate for everyone involved.