misappropriated

mis·ap·pro·pri·ate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mis-uh-proh-pree-eyt]
- /ˌmɪs əˈproʊ priˌeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mis-uh-proh-pree-eyt]
- /ˌmɪs əˈproʊ priˌeɪt/

Definitions of misappropriated word

verb with object misappropriated to put to a wrong use. 1
verb with object misappropriated to apply wrongfully or dishonestly, as funds entrusted to one's care. 1
noun misappropriated Simple past tense and past participle of misappropriate. 1

See all 3 definitions of misappropriated

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Origin of misappropriated

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60; mis-1 + appropriate

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Parts of speech for Misappropriated

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Misappropriated

misappropriated popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

misappropriated usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for misappropriated

adjective misappropriated

stolen — past participle of steal.

Just one Synonym for misappropriated

Antonyms for misappropriated

verb misappropriated

gave — simple past tense of give.

verb with object misappropriated

appropriated — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.

All 2 Antonyms of misappropriated

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