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misappropriate

The correct spelling is misappropriate.

How to pronounce misappropriate

verb

IPA: /ˌmɪs.əˈpɹəʊ.pɹɪ.eɪt/

Say it like: Mis-app-rop-ria-te

The correct spelling is misappropriate. To take something for wrong or illegal purposes. For example: "The accountant was found to have misappropriated funds over a period of three years."

Usage Examples

The accountant was found to have misappropriated funds over a period of three years.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To take something for wrong or illegal purposes.
  2. 2.To embezzle.

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