appropriately
əˈproʊpriətli
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Definition of appropriately - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

suitability behaviorin a way that fits the situation or is proper
  • She dressed appropriately for the interview.
  • He responded appropriately to the emergency and called for help.
  • Staff were trained to behave appropriately around patients.
fittingly properly suitably
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Expressions with appropriately

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deal with a situation in a proper way
The manager addressed appropriately the issues raised by the employees.

Origin of appropriately

Latin, ad (to) + proprius (own)

Terms with appropriately included in their meaning

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correct location
located correctly or appropriately
betteradv.
more appropriately
more suitably or correctly
appropriate speech
speak appropriately in a given situation
aptlyadv.
appropriately
in a suitable or fitting manner
social behavior
conduct oneself appropriately in social settings
role
fit appropriately in a specific role or situation
etiquette
presented appropriately for the situation or context
punishment
wrongdoers have been punished appropriately

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  1. French:convenablement, ...
  2. German:angemessen, ...
  3. Italian:adeguatamente, ...
  4. Spanish:adecuadamente, ...
  5. Portuguese:apropriadamente, ...
  6. Chinese:得体地, ...
  7. Japanese:適切に, ...
  8. Arabic:بِشَكْلٍ مُنَاسِبٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:כַּרָאוּי, ...
  10. Russian:уместно, ...
  11. Ukrainian:доречно, ...
  12. Hindi:उपयुक्त तरीके से, ...
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