appropriating
ap-pro-pri-at-ing
verb (present participle) / gerund
Setting aside money or assets for a specific purpose.
"The council is appropriating funds for the new park."
verb (present participle) / gerund
Taking something, often without permission, for one's own use.
"They were accused of appropriating cultural symbols."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: right, pat, proper, appropriate, grade-appropriate, befitting, capture, conquer, seize, fit, suitable, suited
Antonyms: inappropriate