Adopt
/əˈdɒpt/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters
Definition of Adopt
verb
- To take by choice into relationship (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.)
- To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally.
"He adopted a new look in order to fit in with his new workmates."
- To select and take or approve.
"These resolutions were adopted."
- To win ten consecutive games against an opponent
Anagrams of Adopt
Letter Values
a1
d2
o1
p3
t1
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Adopt"
Adopt is a 5-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Adopt" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "adopt" is a low-scoring word.