Definition of adopt

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  • adopt is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • adopt is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • adopt is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of adopt

  • put into dramatic form (verb)

    Examples

    1. adopt a book for a screenplay

    Synonyms

    1. dramatise
    2. dramatize
  • take into one's family (verb)

    Examples

    1. They adopted two children from Nicaragua

    Synonyms

    1. take in
  • choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. espouse
    2. follow
  • take up and practice as one's own (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. borrow
    2. take over
    3. take up
  • take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect (verb)

    Examples

    1. he adopted an air of superiority

    Synonyms

    1. acquire
    2. assume
    3. take
    4. take on
  • take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. assume
    2. take on
    3. take over
  • take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own (verb)

    Examples

    1. They adopted the Jewish faith

    Synonyms

    1. embrace
    2. espouse
    3. sweep up

See definition of adopt in Merriam Webster