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Definition
to take on as one's own
The exact meaning of adopt depends upon its context. For example:
- "adopt a child" — to legally take on parental responsibilities for another person's child
- "adopt a plan" — to accept or begin to use something
- "adopt a pet" — to take in a pet — especially one from an animal shelter
- "Congress adopted the resolution." — had a formal vote and passed
- "adopted a confident attitude" — took on or displayed
- 'Surely there's someone in your class who's adopted,' she said.Part 1 (59% in)
- Well, then,' she said, 'I can give you information about adoption, if you haven't already contacted any agencies yourself.Part 1 (8% in)
- She reached into a drawer and pulled out folders-adoption agencies affiliated with a variety of religions, attorneys who specialized in private adoptions.Part 1 (8% in)
- She reached into a drawer and pulled out folders-adoption agencies affiliated with a variety of religions, attorneys who specialized in private adoptions.Part 1 (8% in)
- Did you get a chance to contact any of the adoption agencies?Part 1 (9% in)
- He used to tell people I was adopted.Part 1 (55% in)
- Wah's adopted brother.'Part 1 (82% in)
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