How to Use "Proper" with Example Sentences

proper (adj): correct; appropriate for a specific place

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Used with verbs:

"It doesn't seem proper to ask about her husband."
(seem, feel)

"It is proper to stand up when a lady enters the room."
(be: is/am/are)

Used with adverbs:

"He acts very proper around rich people."
(very, quite)

Used with nouns:

"I made proper arrangements for them."
(arrangements)

"She received proper schooling."
(schooling, training, supervision, care)

"What is the proper procedure?"
(procedure, pronunciation, spelling)

"Your proper place is at home."
(place)

"He had a proper education."
(education, upbringing, burial)

"I learned proper etiquette from my parents."
(etiquette)

"I haven't given them a proper response yet."
(response, answer)

"She is lacking proper nutrition."
(nutrition)

"He hasn't had a proper meal in days."
(meal)

"She is a very proper lady."
(lady, woman)

"Don't forget to capitalize all proper nouns."
(nouns)

"You must learn to speak proper English."
(English)

"She doesn't have the proper permit."
(permit)

"He hasn't received proper recognition for his endless work."
(recognition, respect)

"He took more than the proper dosage of medicine."
(dosage)