appropriated
ap-pro-pri-at-ed
verb
Adopted elements from another culture without permission or understanding.
"Critics argued the design appropriated indigenous patterns."
verb
Taken something, often without permission, for one's own use.
"The funds were illegally appropriated by the director."
verb
Allocated or set aside money officially for a specific purpose.
"Parliament appropriated funds for the new hospital."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: right, pat, proper, appropriate, grade-appropriate, befitting, capture, conquer, seize, fit, suitable, suited
Antonyms: inappropriate