Visual meaning of 'adopted'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of adopted: To take by choice into relationship (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.) - Image 1

adopted: To take by choice into relationship (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.) - Thumbnail 1

adopted: To take by choice into relationship (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.) - Thumbnail 2

verb

To take by choice into relationship (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.)

"The Smiths adopted a baby girl from China. "

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Visual illustration of adopted: To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally. - Image 1

adopted: To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally. - Thumbnail 1

adopted: To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally. - Thumbnail 2

adopted: To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally. - Thumbnail 3

verb

To 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."

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Visual illustration of adopted: To select and take or approve. - Image 1

adopted: To select and take or approve. - Thumbnail 1

adopted: To select and take or approve. - Thumbnail 2

verb

To select and take or approve.

"These resolutions were adopted."

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Visual illustration of adopted: To win ten consecutive games against an opponent

verb

To win ten consecutive games against an opponent

"The chess club adopted the rival school last season, winning ten games in a row against them. "

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