Appropriate
Appropriate adjective - Meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation.
Usage example: I don't think jeans and a T-shirt are appropriate attire for a wedding
Qualified and appropriate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Qualified" instead an adjective "Appropriate".
Qualified
Qualified adjective - Having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance.
Appropriate and qualified are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Appropriate" instead an adjective "Qualified".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- fitting and appropriate
- fitting and qualified
- good and appropriate
- good and qualified
- right and appropriate
- right and qualified
- fit and appropriate
- fit and qualified
- fitted and appropriate
- fitted and qualified
- adequate and appropriate
- adequate and qualified
- proper and appropriate
- proper and qualified
Both words in one sentence
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His opponent the Emperor of France, though less qualified, also led in the field which was appropriate given his uncle.
Source: Warrior Prince -
In Dungeons & Dragons Third Edition, the player can easily become one of these with the appropriate skill allocation with Bards and Rogues specially qualified for it.
Source: Renaissance Man - Second, provision and equip some more qualified, bold adventurers (poorly) to go out into the Silent World to appropriate treasured artefacts and, maybe, information.
Source: Zany Scheme
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