adopt (57 synonym found)

Adopt has 57 synonyms. The top synonyms for adopt are appropriate, arrogate, usurp, overrun, preempt, indent, requisition, hog and 49 more. Another word for adopt is appropriate. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for adopt?

A common synonym for adopt is appropriate. Other synonyms include arrogate, usurp, overrun, preempt.

How many synonyms does adopt have?

Adopt has 57 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does adopt mean?

°To take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.; especially to take voluntarily (a child of other parents) to be in the place of, or as, one's own child.

Definition of adopt:

°To take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.; especially to take voluntarily (a child of other parents) to be in the place of, or as, one's own child.
"A friend of mine recently adopted a Chinese baby girl found on the streets of Beijing."
°To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally; to select and take or approve; as, to adopt the view or policy of another; these resolutions were adopted.
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Definition of adopt:

°To take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.; especially to take voluntarily (a child of other parents) to be in the place of, or as, one's own child.
"A friend of mine recently adopted a Chinese baby girl found on the streets of Beijing."
°To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally; to select and take or approve; as, to adopt the view or policy of another; these resolutions were adopted.
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