Adopts Meaning in English

word · lemma: adopt

US

əˈdɑpts

uh-DOPTZ

UK

ɐdˈɒpts

uh-DOPTS

Definition

'Adopts' means takes something as your own, like a child, an idea, a habit, or a way of doing things.

Usage & Nuances

Often used formally (legal, official, or organizational contexts), but appears in everyday language, especially with 'adopts a policy,' 'adopts a child,' or 'adopts a new habit.' Common mistake: Don't confuse 'adopt' (to take as one's own) with 'adapt' (to change something).

• Spanish: adopta - adopta (política/hábito)
• Portuguese (BR): adota - adota (política/hábito)
• Portuguese (PT): adota - adota (política/hábito)
• Chinese (Simplified): 收养 - 采纳 (政策/做法)
• Chinese (Traditional): 收養 - 採納 (政策/做法)
• Hindi: गोद लेता है - अपनाता है (नीति/आदत)
• Arabic: يتبنى - يعتمد (سياسة/عادة)
• Bengali: দত্তক নেওয়া - গ্রহণ করা - অবলম্বন করা
• Russian: принимает - усыновляет - перенимает
• Japanese: 採用する - 養子にする
• Vietnamese: nhận nuôi - áp dụng - tiếp nhận
• Korean: 입양하다 - 받아들이다 - 채택하다
• Turkish: benimser - evlat edinir - kabul eder
• Urdu: اختیار کرتا ہے - گود لیتا ہے
• Indonesian: mengadopsi - menerima - mengadopsi (anak)

Example Sentences

The couple adopts a baby from another country.

basic

She adopts healthy eating habits.

basic

The school adopts a new rule for students.

basic

When the company adopts new technology, it improves efficiency.

natural

He always adopts a positive attitude, even in tough times.

natural

The city adopts strict measures to protect the environment.

natural