Synonyms

appropriately

American

[uh-proh-pree-it-lee] / əˈproʊ pri ɪt li /

adverb

in a way that is suitable or fitting.

When working outside, make sure the students are dressed appropriately for the weather.
The museum should be leading the way paying its own employees appropriately.

Other Word Forms

quasi-appropriately adverb

Etymology

Origin of appropriately

appropriate ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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“As benefits around synergies and growth are realized and the Victory trading multiple appropriately reflects the pro forma company’s future prospects, Janus Henderson shareholders will share in the meaningful long-term value creation,” Victory said.

From MarketWatch

“It was clear to me that we were not organized appropriately,” said Stephen Ehikian, who joined C3.ai External link as its CEO six months ago.

From Barron's

Department stores Macy’s and JCPenney are independently owned buildings at the mall with appropriately maintained fire protection systems that are independent and separate from the mall’s systems, allowing them to stay open, the city said.

From Los Angeles Times

Environmental consultant Mike Harris said ecological assessments demonstrated that impacts were "temporary, localised, and appropriately mitigated".

From BBC

He believes those expectations have since been “appropriately recalibrated,” following the stock’s recent selloff.

From Barron's

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