1. (

• allow ,
• appropriate ,
• earmark ,
• set_aside ,
• reserve

) give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause; "I will earmark this money for your research"; "She sets aside time for meditation every day" ;

2. (

• appropriate ,
• capture ,
• seize ,
• conquer

) take possession of by force, as after an invasion; "the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"; "The army seized the town"; "The militia captured the castle" ;

1. (

• appropriate

) suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc; "a book not appropriate for children"; "a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity"; "it seems that an apology is appropriate" ;