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appropriate to vs appropriate for

Both 'appropriate to' and 'appropriate for' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Appropriate to' is used when referring to a specific person or thing, while 'appropriate for' is used when referring to a general situation or purpose.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 3512 views

appropriate to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'appropriate to' when you want to indicate that something is suitable or fitting for a specific person or thing.

Examples:

  • The punishment was appropriate to the crime.
  • The music was appropriate to the occasion.
  • It is therefore appropriate to extend those time-limits.
  • I really don't think it's appropriate to call it that.
  • I see my men have finally found you something appropriate to wear.
  • I don't think it's appropriate to comment on rumours, especially today.
  • That you think it's appropriate to share personal details about me with everyone here.
  • But I think it would be appropriate to quote him now.
  • So it seems appropriate to begin by talking about the greatest English philosopher, John Locke.
  • I deem it appropriate to remind you that our regulation is inexorable.
  • It is thus appropriate to speak of stiff systems.
  • It will therefore be appropriate to continue the discussion and clarification of these reserves...
  • We considered it appropriate to translate for obvious reasons: I4AWX Luigi.
  • And sometimes, it's appropriate to ignore these things.
  • When considering the clinical relevance of these kinetics, it is more appropriate to examine the glucose utilisation curves.
  • In this case, it is appropriate to remember about bleaching hair.
  • Here it is appropriate to hold an exhibition of letters patent or regalia.
  • It is appropriate to use heel download for recovery.
  • Go for cheap yarn when it's appropriate to a project.
  • COTTIER: For example a certain "panchristism" doesn't seem appropriate to me.
  • I did not deem it appropriate to have this discussion at the Discovery Invest Leadership Summit in Johannesburg last week.
  • I felt it more appropriate to my surroundings.

Alternatives:

  • suitable for
  • fitting for
  • proper for
  • adequate for
  • correct for

appropriate for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'appropriate for' when you want to indicate that something is suitable or fitting for a general situation or purpose.

Examples:

  • This dress is appropriate for a formal event.
  • The tools are appropriate for the job.
  • It is appropriate for those rules to be based on presumptions.
  • It is appropriate for such equipment only to bear the CE mark.
  • I thought it somehow strangely appropriate for you.
  • That's hardly appropriate for someone your age.
  • Genotoxicity and carcinogenic potential were not assessed because these studies are not appropriate for a vaccine.
  • The methodologies used for the latter may therefore not be appropriate for electronic money institutions.
  • Come and help me pick out something appropriate for this evening.
  • I think you'll find the... salary is appropriate for the job's responsibilities.
  • I thought about dining with him tonight, but midday seemed more appropriate for bad news.
  • It's very appropriate for my profession.
  • Hardly appropriate for a first mate.
  • I think someone else would be much more appropriate for the job.
  • MRLs for those products should be set at the LOD appropriate for the specific substance/product combination.
  • Thus the Applicant considered the safety-profile of Rapinyl to be appropriate for this indication.
  • It is not appropriate for an application to be considered before being officially submitted.
  • The rapporteur is not convinced that it would be appropriate for the European Parliament to participate in the comitology procedure.
  • It is appropriate for the Commission to assess whether selective treatment should be applied to relevant nanomaterials.
  • It's very appropriate for my profession.
  • Dare I offer you something a tad more appropriate for a gentleman of your standing.
  • I Don't think that's a conversation appropriate for children.

Alternatives:

  • suitable for
  • fitting for
  • proper for
  • adequate for
  • correct for

Related Comparisons

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