Word ADOPT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

adopt

🇺🇸 [əˈdɑpt]

Meanings

To take on or accept a new approach, habit, or way of life, or to legally take another's child as one's own. Adoption often signifies a deliberate decision to embrace new responsibilities, behaviors, or beliefs, reflecting openness to change.

Examples

• They decided to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
• The couple adopted a child from another country.
• She adopted a more positive attitude.

Synonyms

accept • embrace • assume

Antonyms

abandon • reject • disown