Adopt
/əˈdɒpt/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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