* Adjective: This is the most common use of the word, meaning "suitable or proper for a particular person, place, or situation." For example, "She wore an appropriate outfit for the occasion."
* Verb: This usage means "to take something for one's own use, typically without permission." For example, "The government appropriated funds for the project."
Let me know if you'd like examples of how "appropriate" is used in each of these parts of speech!