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Meaning of adopt
The primary meaning of the word "adopt" is to take something on as one's own.
Definitions
- To take someone or something as one's own, e.g., to adopt a child or an idea
- To accept or approve something, e.g., to adopt a proposal or a plan
- To take on a new role or responsibility, e.g., to adopt a new position or a new attitude
Etymology of adopt
The word "adopt" comes from the Latin "adoptare," which means "to choose for oneself" or "to take as one's own"
The Latin "adoptare" is a combination of "ad" (meaning "to" or "toward") and "optare" (meaning "to choose")
The word "adopt" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of taking something or someone as one's own
Example Uses
- The family decided to adopt a child from a foreign country
- The company will adopt a new marketing strategy to increase sales
- She adopted a new hairstyle that suited her face shape