All 4 Uses of "adopt" in "A Stolen Life"

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adopt
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A Stolen Life
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I will probably have to give her up for adoption, how can I possibly raise a baby in this environment?†
p. 98.4 *

adoption = the act of taking something on as one's own
The others he took to the local pound for adoption.†
p. 160.7
Beth adopted Patches, who has since survived the nose cancer and who has found his family.†
p. 232.7

adopted = took on as one's own
Lily was adopted by a friend of Beth's and is living a happy carefree life.†
p. 232.7

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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)