verb🔗ShareTo take by choice into relationship (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.)"The new student was adopted by a kind family and given a warm welcome at school. "familylawsocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally."He adopted a new look in order to fit in with his new workmates."familylawsocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo select and take or approve."These resolutions were adopted."actionsocietyfamilybusinesspoliticsgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo win ten consecutive games against an opponent"The basketball team adopted a winning streak against their rivals, winning ten games in a row. "sportgameachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading