Both Uses of "adopt" in "Becoming Me"

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Both Uses

adopt
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Becoming Me
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But I'm sure it would be really hard to give up your baby for adoption.†
Chpt 22

adoption = the act of taking something on as one's own
And that she planned to give the baby up for adoption because she didn't want to end up like her mom (poor and a single parent).†
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(1) (adopt)
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
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)