Adopt

Quick meaning: Adopt is a verb meaning To take (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.) by choice into a relationship.

Meaning

To take (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.) by choice into a relationship.

More Meanings

1. To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally.
2. To select and take or approve.
3. (chess, slang) To beat an opponent ten times in a row.
4. (art, informal) Clipping of adoptable.

Example Sentences

to adopt the view or policy of another

These are resolutions that were adopted.

Nakamura 'Adopts' Komodo On Fathers Day: 20.5-2.5

He adopted a new look in order to fit in with his new workmates.

Word Forms

• adopts
• adopting
• adopted
• adoptest
• adoptedst
• adopteth

Synonyms for adopt

Depending on context, synonyms include acquire, take, espouse, assume, follow, take in.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include espouse, take in, take, acquire, take up, borrow.

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