appropriated

v. to take something for your own use, usually without the owner's permission.

v. to take something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission or legal right.

“The local government appropriated the land to build a new highway.”

“The rebels appropriated the radio station to broadcast their message across the occupied territory.”

Formal

v. to take ideas, symbols, or styles from another culture or person and use them as your own.

v. to adopt or use elements of a specific culture or creative work, often in a way that is seen as disrespectful.

“Critics argued that the fashion designer appropriated traditional patterns from indigenous artists.”

“The artist was accused of having appropriated religious iconography without understanding its sacred context.”

Academic

v. to officially decide that an amount of money will be used for a specific purpose.

v. to devote money or assets to a special purpose, typically through a formal legislative process.

“The council appropriated five million dollars for the new library project.”

“Congress appropriated additional funds for emergency relief following the catastrophic flooding in the southern states.”

Formal · Technical

adj. describes something, like money, that has been officially saved for a special reason.

adj. specifically set apart or designated for a particular use or recipient.

“The appropriated funds must be spent before the end of the year.”

“The auditor discovered that the appropriated assets had been diverted to cover the company's operational debts.”

Formal