Definition of "appropriates" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of appropriate. (verb)

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• "The dominant culture appropriates, which is, by definition, bad."
• "In turn, being-there, used by being, is said to be that through and as which being eventuates, properly comes into its own, appropriates, that is, comes to pass, takes place ereignet."
• "It appears that, under Michigan law, the State may, if it "appropriates" the money by separate enactment, invite private parties, individuals or groups, to contribute on an unlimited basis to support a public function such as this conduct of this election."