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What language did English directly borrow from Appropriate v.?

The word "appropriate" comes from the Latin word *appropriatus*, which means "to make one's own". It entered English in the 15th century.

Here's a breakdown of the etymology:

* Latin: *appropriatus* (past participle of *appropriare*, "to make one's own")

* Middle English: *appropriate*

* Modern English: *appropriate*

Therefore, English borrowed "appropriate" directly from Latin.

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