appropriate (v)

Definition: give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
Example: I will earmark this money for your research. She sets aside time for meditation every day.

appropriate (a)

Definition: suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
Example: a book not appropriate for children. a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity. it seems that an apology is appropriate.

appropriate (v)

Definition: take possession of by force, as after an invasion
Example: the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants. The army seized the town. The militia captured the castle.