Synonyms for

Adopts

Verb / ʌˈdɑ:pts / Another word for adopts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To legally take someone else's child into your family and take care of him/her as your own child.

Synonyms & similar words

embrace acquire follow takeup takein sweepup dramatize adopt takeon take takeover borrow dramatise assume espouse assume embrace foster parent raise rear nurture support sponsor aid help assist

Synonyms by register

Formal

embraces assumes acquires undertakes

Informal

takes up goes with picks up tries out

Literary

espouses embraces assumes

Antonyms

rejects renounces discards forsakes abjures relinquishes

Common collocations

  • adopts a child
  • adopts a policy
  • adopts a stance
  • adopts a new name
  • adopts a pet
  • adopts a strategy
  • adopts a habit

Word family

noun adoption
verb adopt
adjective adoptive

Usage note

The word 'adopts' implies taking something on as one's own, whether it's a child, a belief, or a practice. It generally carries a positive or neutral connotation.

Example sentences

  1. My aunt adopts children from different parts of the world.
  2. He adopts a new lifestyle after his heart attack.
  3. The company adopts a new marketing strategy to attract more customers.
  4. The school adopts a new curriculum to improve students' performance.
  5. She adopts a positive attitude towards life despite facing challenges.

Quotes

  • Adopting one child won't change the world: but for that child, the world will change. -Unknown
  • Adopting a child won't change the world, but for that child, the world will change. -Anonymous
  • Adopting one child won't change the world, but for that child, the world will change. -Unknown

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