adopts

/əˈdɑpts/ /əˈdɔpts/

verb

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

Examples :

"The Smiths adopts a child from the local orphanage. "

verb

To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally.

Examples :

"He adopted a new look in order to fit in with his new workmates."

family society law action

verb

To select and take or approve.

Examples :

"These resolutions were adopted."

action organization family business law

verb

To win ten consecutive games against an opponent

Examples :

""Our soccer team adopts their rivals this season; they've already won the first ten games straight." "

sport game achievement

Meanings

Examples :

"The Smiths adopts a child from the local orphanage. "

Examples :

"He adopted a new look in order to fit in with his new workmates."

Examples :

"These resolutions were adopted."

Examples :

""Our soccer team adopts their rivals this season; they've already won the first ten games straight." "

Related Words

resolutions noun

A strong will, determination.

naturally adverb

In a natural manner.

orphanage noun

A residential institution for the care and protection of orphans.

adopted verb

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

consecutive noun

A sequence of notes or chords that results from repeated shifts in pitch of the same interval.

workmates noun

Somebody with whom one works; a coworker.

opponent noun

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

receive noun

An operation in which data is received.

citizen noun

A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally-recognized rights or duties.

straight noun

Something that is not crooked or bent such as a part of a road or track.

approve verb

To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.

relationship noun

Connection or association; the condition of being related.