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Synonyms & Similar Words
acceptance
acquisition
assumption
taking
reception
embracement
endorsement
approval
sanction
ratification
confirmation
validation
legalization
naturalization
fostering
sponsorship
patronage
support
guardianship
custody
care
protection
preservation
conservation
salvation
deliverance
emancipation
liberation
manumission
enfranchisement
affiliation
association
connection
alliance
merger
amalgamation
integration
incorporation
assimilation
absorption
Meaning of Adoption
The act of taking something on as one's own, such as a child, idea, or practice.
Definitions
- The act of taking a child into one's own family and giving them the same rights and privileges as one's own children.
- * The act of choosing or accepting something, such as an idea, practice, or policy, as one's own.
- * The act of taking on a new role, responsibility, or identity.
Etymology of Adoption
The word "adoption" comes from the Old French "adoption", which is derived from the Latin "adoptio", meaning "a taking to oneself".
The Latin "adoptio" is a combination of "ad" (meaning "to" or "toward") and "optio" (meaning "a choosing").
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the act of taking a child into one's own family.
Example Uses
- The family decided to adopt a child from a foreign country.
- * The company's adoption of new technology led to increased efficiency and productivity.
- * The artist's adoption of a new style was influenced by her travels abroad.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
rejection
refusal
denial
repudiation
abandonment
relinquishment
surrender
forfeiture
disownment
disavowal
renunciation
abdication
resignation
rejection
exclusion
expulsion
elimination
omission
suppression
prohibition
banishment
ejection
dismissal