CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “appropriate”?
Estimated level
B1
intermediate
“appropriate” is roughly the #1148 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated B1 level.
Meaning
verb. To take to oneself; to claim or use, especially as by an exclusive right.
Example: Let no man appropriate the use of a common benefit.
Similar words: allocate, earmark, help oneself.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “appropriate” sits in the B1 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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