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'.
Adopted appears in
Adopted in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متبنى
طفل أو حيوان أليف تم تبنيه في عائلة جديدة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Adopted
নতুন পরিবারে গ্রহণ করা কোনো সন্তান বা পোষা প্রাণী।
- GermanDeutsch
Adoptiert
Ein Kind oder Haustier, das in eine neue Familie aufgenommen wurde.
- SpanishEspañol
Adoptado/a
Un niño o mascota que ha sido acogido en una nueva familia.
- Persianفارسی
فرزندخوانده
کودک یا حیوان خانگی که به یک خانواده جدید پذیرفته شده.
- FrenchFrançais
Adopté
Un enfant ou un animal de compagnie accueilli dans une nouvelle famille.
- Hindiहिन्दी
गोद लिया हुआ
एक बच्चा या पालतू जानवर जिसे नए परिवार में लिया गया हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Adottato/a
Un bambino o un animale domestico accolto in una nuova famiglia.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Adotado
Uma criança ou animal de estimação que foi acolhido por uma nova família.
- RussianРусский
Усыновленный/Удочеренная
Ребенок или питомец, взятый в новую семью.
- Urduاردو
منظور کیا گیا، گود لیا ہوا
ایک بچہ یا پالتو جانور جسے نئے خاندان میں شامل کیا گیا ہو۔
- Chinese中文
收养的
被新家庭接纳的孩子或宠物。
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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.