Other Words for Proper

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Proper as a Adjective has these synonyms:

own, individual, separate, distinct, correct, specific, special, particular, respective, characteristic, distinctive, peculiar, singular, unique
Example: When you have finished, return each book to its proper place.

strictly speaking or so-called, in the strict(est) or narrow(est) sense, only, solely, alone, on (its or someone's) own
Example: Does the deed refer only to the house proper or are the outbuildings also included.

Proper as a Verb has these synonyms:

complete, perfect, utter, thorough, thoroughgoing, out-and-out, unmitigated
Example: He felt a proper fool for having locked his keys inside his car.

decorous, dignified, genteel, fitting, right, de rigueur, appropriate, becoming, suitable, decent, seemly, due, correct, apt, comme il faut, conformist, gentlemanly, ladylike, polite, refined, punctilious, respectable
Example: Jeans are not proper attire for dinner at La Hacienda. Do you call that proper behavior for the president of a learned society.

right, appropriate, apropos, apt, suitable, fit, fitting, befitting, becoming, suited, apposite, de rigueur, comme il faut, adapted, meet
Example: Is this the proper time to ask for a salary increase? .

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