appropriates
ap-pro-pri-ates
verb
Takes something for one's own use, often without permission.
"He appropriates public funds for personal gain."
verb
Sets aside money or assets for a specific purpose.
"Parliament appropriates millions for national defence."
verb
Adopts elements from another culture without permission or respect.
"The designer appropriates indigenous patterns for new fashion."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: right, pat, proper, appropriate, grade-appropriate, befitting, capture, conquer, seize, fit, suitable, suited
Antonyms: inappropriate