Cool MateMeaning of Adopt
to take somebody else’s child into your family and become its legal parent(s)
In simple words: To take something as your own, like a pet or idea.
Adopt in a sentence
- They decided to adopt a child from the local orphanage.
- Many companies choose to adopt new technologies to improve efficiency.
- She wanted to adopt the stray dog she found on the street.
- The organization aims to adopt sustainable practices in its operations.
- They will adopt a new policy regarding employee bonuses next month.
How to use Adopt
Used when someone chooses to take on something new, like adopting a child or an animal. It’s not usually used in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
adopt + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'dog' in need of a home; when you 'adopt' it, you give it love.
Related words
Collocations with Adopt
- legally
- have somebody adopted
- formally
- officially
- tend to
- decide to
- be forced to
- formally
- officially
- tend to
- decide to
- be forced to
Common mistakes with Adopt
- Using 'adopt' incorrectly by not following it with an object.
- Confusing 'adopt' with 'adapt'; they mean different things.
- Using 'adopt' in contexts where 'accept' or 'take on' might be better.
Adopt appears in
Adopt in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يتبنى
أن تأخذ شيئًا كملك لك، مثل حيوان أليف أو فكرة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
গ্রহণ করা, দত্তক নেওয়া
নিজের করে নেওয়া, যেমন কোনো পোষা প্রাণী বা ধারণা।
- GermanDeutsch
Adoptieren
Etwas zu eigen machen, wie ein Haustier oder eine Idee.
- SpanishEspañol
Adoptar
Tomar algo como propio, como una mascota o una idea.
- Persianفارسی
به سرپرستی گرفتن، پذیرفتن
چیزی را مال خود کردن، مثل حیوان خانگی یا یک ایده.
- FrenchFrançais
Adopter
Prendre quelque chose comme si c'était le tien, comme un animal ou une idée.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अपनाना
किसी चीज़ को अपना बना लेना, जैसे पालतू जानवर या विचार।
- ItalianItaliano
Adottare
Prendere qualcosa come tuo, tipo un animale domestico o un'idea.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Adotar
Assumir algo como seu, como um animal de estimação ou uma ideia.
- RussianРусский
Усыновить/Удочерить, Принять
Взять что-то как свое, например, питомца или идею.
- Urduاردو
اپنانا، اختیار کرنا
کسی چیز کو اپنا بنانا، جیسے پالتو جانور یا خیال۔
- Chinese中文
收养
把某样东西当作自己的，比如宠物或想法。
More words like Adopt
- Embrace
- AcceptA2
to take willingly something that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc.
- Foster
- AssumeB2
to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
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Frequently asked questions about Adopt
What does Adopt mean?
To take something as your own, like a pet or idea.
What is the definition of Adopt?
to take somebody else’s child into your family and become its legal parent(s)
How do you use Adopt in a sentence?
They decided to adopt a child from the local orphanage.
Can you give another example of Adopt?
Many companies choose to adopt new technologies to improve efficiency.
What are synonyms for Adopt?
Common alternatives include take on, embrace, accept, foster, assume.
What is the opposite of Adopt?
Opposite meanings include reject, abandon.
What words go with Adopt?
It commonly pairs with legally, have somebody adopted, formally, officially, tend to, decide to, be forced to, formally, officially, tend to, decide to, be forced to.
What are common mistakes when using Adopt?
Using 'adopt' incorrectly by not following it with an object. Confusing 'adopt' with 'adapt'; they mean different things. Using 'adopt' in contexts where 'accept' or 'take on' might be better.
How do you pronounce Adopt?
US: /["/əˈdɑːpt/","/əˈdɑːpts/","/əˈdɑːptɪd/","/əˈdɑːptɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əˈdɒpt/","/əˈdɒpts/","/əˈdɒptɪd/","/əˈdɒptɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Adopt?
Used when someone chooses to take on something new, like adopting a child or an animal. It’s not usually used in very formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Adopt?
"Adopt" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.