to be appropriate vs as appropriate

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'To be appropriate' is used when referring to the action of being suitable or fitting for a particular situation. 'As appropriate' is used to indicate that something is done in a way that is suitable or fitting for a particular situation.

Last updated: March 11, 2024

to be appropriate

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to the action of being suitable or fitting for a particular situation.

This phrase is used to describe the state of being suitable or fitting for a particular situation. It is often followed by a noun or a situation.

Examples:

It is important for your attire to be appropriate for the job interview.
His behavior was not appropriate for a formal event.
The use of humor may not always be appropriate in a serious situation.

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More words related to be appropriate. become. verb. enhance. accord · adorn · agree · augment · be appropriate · belong to · display · embellish · enrich · fit.
Suitable for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place; fitting. tr.v. (-āt′) ap·pro·pri·at·ed, ap·pro·pri·at·ing, ap·pro·pri·ates. 1. To set apart for a specific use: ...
Deutsch-Englisch-Übersetzung für: to be appropriate. ä ö ü ß. DE <> EN, DE –> EN, EN –> DE, -----, DE <> EN, -----, DE <> BG, DE <> BS, DE <> CS, DE <> DA ...
To be appropriate, education programs for students with disabilities must be designed to meet their individual needs to the same extent that the needs of ...

Alternatives:

to be suitable
to be fitting
to be proper
to be correct
to be right

as appropriate

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is done in a way that is suitable or fitting for a particular situation.

This phrase is used to describe the manner in which something is done, indicating that it is suitable or fitting for a particular situation.

Examples:

Please make changes to the document as appropriate.
The team will adjust the schedule as appropriate.
You can use the template as appropriate for your needs.

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as appropriate. in the way that is relevant or suitable · Vary your presentation, using handouts and overheads as appropriate. Synonyms and related words.
Deutsch-Englisch-Übersetzung für: as appropriate. ä ö ü ß. DE <> EN, DE –> EN, EN –> DE, -----, DE <> EN, -----, DE <> BG, DE <> BS, DE <> CS, DE <> DA ...
In addition, if we have a high-level segment, the start of our regular meetings may be postponed as appropriate. daccess-ods.un.org. daccess-ods.un.org.
to take appropriate action → tomar las medidas apropiadas or adecuadas or pertinentes choose A, B or C as appropriate → elija A, B o C según corresponda

Alternatives:

as needed
as required
as necessary
as suitable
as fitting

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to be appropriate vs as appropriate