Appropriately and Legitimately

Appropriately

Appropriately adverb - In a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose.

Legitimately and appropriately are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Legitimately" instead an adverb "Appropriately".

Legitimately

Legitimately adverb - In a manner acceptable to common custom.

Appropriately and legitimately are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Appropriately" instead an adverb "Legitimately".

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