adopted; adopting; adopts
Definition of adopt
1 : to take by choice into a relationship especially : to take voluntarily (a child of other parents) as one's own child
2 : to take up and practice or use
adopted a moderate tone
3 : to accept formally and put into effect
adopt a constitutional amendment
4 : to choose (a textbook) for required study in a course
5 : to sponsor the care and maintenance of
adopt a highway
: to adopt a child
couples choosing to adopt
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The first known use of adopt was in the 15th century
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