Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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appropriate | No | Yes | Yes | No |
pat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
appropriate (noun) | pat (noun) |
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a light touch or stroke | |
the sound made by a gentle blow |
appropriate (adjective) | pat (adjective) |
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suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc | exactly suited to the occasion |
meant or adapted for an occasion or use | having only superficial plausibility |
appropriate (verb) | pat (verb) |
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give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause | hit lightly |
take possession of by force, as after an invasion | pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin |
appropriate (adverb) | pat (adverb) |
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completely or perfectly |