All 7 Uses of
adopt
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- Well, then,' she said, 'I can give you information about adoption, if you haven't already contacted any agencies yourself.†
Chpt 1 *adoption = the act of taking something on as one's own
- She reached into a drawer and pulled out folders-adoption agencies affiliated with a variety of religions, attorneys who specialized in private adoptions.†
Chpt 1
- She reached into a drawer and pulled out folders-adoption agencies affiliated with a variety of religions, attorneys who specialized in private adoptions.†
Chpt 1adoptions = acts of taking something on as one's own
- Did you get a chance to contact any of the adoption agencies?†
Chpt 1adoption = the act of taking something on as one's own
- He used to tell people I was adopted.†
Chpt 1adopted = took on as one's own
- 'Surely there's someone in your class who's adopted,' she said.†
Chpt 1
- Wah's adopted brother.'†
Chpt 1
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