seem proper

Frequency: 6.811.5 per million words

Used to suggest that something appears to be socially or morally correct.

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Examples (10)

  • It seemed proper to pay tribute to her in this way.
  • Her decision did not seem entirely proper given the circumstances.
  • Does it seem proper for guests to arrive so late?
  • At the time, his actions seemed perfectly proper and justifiable.
  • They felt it would seem more proper to send a formal apology.
  • The committee agreed that such a motion would seem proper and necessary.
  • For a young lady of that era, such behavior would not have seemed proper.
  • I hope my suggestion will seem proper to everyone involved.
  • His respectful silence seemed the only proper response.
  • It might not always seem proper, but sometimes directness is best.