appropriate vs take over
take over vs appropriateappropriate is an adjective but take over is not an adjective.
appropriate and take over both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| appropriate | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| take over | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
take over is a hypernym of
appropriate; that is, take over is a
word with a broader meaning than appropriate:
- appropriate: take possession of by force, as after an invasion
- take over: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
| appropriate (adjective) | take over (adjective) |
|---|---|
| suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc | |
| meant or adapted for an occasion or use |
| appropriate (verb) | take over (verb) |
|---|---|
| give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause | take up, as of debts or payments |
| take possession of by force, as after an invasion | take over ownership of; of corporations and companies |
| take up and practice as one's own | |
| take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person | |
| seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession | |
| free someone temporarily from his or her obligations | |
| take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities | |
| do over |
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