Both Uses of
adopt
in
Listening for Lions
- They were adoption papers with my new name, Rachel Pritchard.†
Book 2 *adoption = the act of taking something on as one's own
- I believe Mr. Grumbloch has told you that I mean to adopt you.†
Book 3adopt = take 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