# appropriating

Pronunciation: say "uh-PROH-pree-ayt-ing" US /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt.ɪŋ/, UK /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.eɪt.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of appropriate. — present participle and gerund of appropriate
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of appropriate. Use this -ing form for an action happening now or as a noun for the act.
   - _Critics accused the brand of appropriating traditional designs purely for profit._
   - _The committee spent the afternoon appropriating funds for next year's projects._

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