All 3 Uses of
adopt
in
Education of Little Tree
- He said he would not ever get adopted by anybody and would have to stay there until he was might near eighteen.†
Chpt 19. *adopted = took on as one's own
- They was looking for somebody to adopt.†
Chpt 19.adopt = take on as one's own
- He said he done it to show them what he thought of their damn adopting.†
Chpt 19.adopting = taking on as one's own
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