Cool MateMeaning of Adopted
Legally taking a child or animal into one's family.
In simple words: A child or pet taken into a new family.
Adopted in a sentence
- They adopted a baby girl from overseas.
- She feels the adopted dog is part of her family.
- My friend was adopted when she was a toddler.
- Many pets are adopted during the holidays.
- They adopted the new policies to improve efficiency.
How to use Adopted
Use 'adopted' when talking about legally taking in a child or animal. It's appropriate in formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in contexts that imply temporary arrangements.
Grammar pattern
adopt + object
Memory hint
Think of 'adopted' like 'a-dopting a new pet'.
Related words
Collocations with Adopted
- adopted child
- adopted pet
- legally adopted
- adopted family
- adopted nations
Synonyms for Adopted
- embraced
- accepted
- taken in
- fostered
- assigned
Opposites of Adopted
- abandoned
- rejected
Common mistakes with Adopted
- Using 'adopted' when referring to pets only, not people.
- Confusing with 'accepted' which has a different meaning.
- Incorrectly using 'adopted' to mean 'adapted'.
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Frequently asked questions about "Adopted"
What does "Adopted" mean?
A child or pet taken into a new family.
What is the definition of "Adopted"?
Legally taking a child or animal into one's family.
How do you use "Adopted" in a sentence?
They adopted a baby girl from overseas.
Can you give another example of "Adopted"?
She feels the adopted dog is part of her family.
What are synonyms for "Adopted"?
Common alternatives include embraced, accepted, taken in, fostered, assigned.
What is the opposite of "Adopted"?
Opposite meanings include abandoned, rejected.
What words go with "Adopted"?
It commonly pairs with adopted child, adopted pet, legally adopted, adopted family, adopted nations.
What are common mistakes when using "Adopted"?
Using 'adopted' when referring to pets only, not people. Confusing with 'accepted' which has a different meaning. Incorrectly using 'adopted' to mean 'adapted'.
How do you pronounce "Adopted"?
US: //əˈdɑːptɪd//, UK: //əˈdɒptɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use "Adopted"?
Use 'adopted' when talking about legally taking in a child or animal. It's appropriate in formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in contexts that imply temporary arrangements.