appropriately
Translation
appropriately, suitably, properly
Examples
Please dress appropriately for the event.
Please dress appropriately for the event.
The issue was not handled appropriately.
The issue was not handled appropriately.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) appropriately to do (sth.) in a suitable way He responded appropriately to the question.
Similar Words
Synonyms: suitably, properly, correctly; Antonyms: inappropriately
Etymology
From Latin 'appropriare' (to make one's own), from 'ad-' (to) + 'proprius' (one's own). The '-ly' suffix makes it an adverb.
Memory Tips
Think of doing something in 'a proper way'. 'Appropriately' means acting in a way that is 'proper' for the situation.