Looking for the meaning of the word ADOPT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ADOPT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Adopt
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 15th century: via French from Latin adoptare, from ad- ‘to’ + optare ‘choose’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈdɒpt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
legally take (another's child) and bring it up as one's own
Short Definition:bring up child
Examples:- there are many people eager to adopt a baby
Definition:
choose to take up, follow, or use
Short Definition:choose to use
Examples:- this approach has been adopted by many big banks
- we wouldn't be surprised to see more small businesses adopt this technology
Definition:
take on or assume (an attitude or position)
Short Definition:take on attitude/position
Examples:- he adopted a patronizing tone
Definition:
(of a local authority) accept responsibility for the maintenance of (a road).
Short Definition:maintain road
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