verb🔗ShareTo take by choice into relationship (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.)"The Smiths are adopting a baby girl from China. "familylawsocietyChat 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."familysocietylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo select and take or approve."These resolutions were adopted."actionfamilybusinessorganizationlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo win ten consecutive games against an opponent""After adopting the other team for ten games straight, our basketball team earned a spot in the championship." "sportgameachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading