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adopt

UK
/əˈdɒpt/
US
/əˈdɑpt/

Translations

adoptverb
adopted
Past Simple
adopted
Past Participle
adopting
Gerund
UK
/əˈdɒpt/
US
/əˈdɑpt/
adopteren parlant d’une attitude, d’un ton ou d’une posture
She adopted a confident stance before giving her presentation.
Elle a adopté une attitude confiante avant de faire sa présentation.
adopterdans un contexte officiel ou institutionnel
The council voted to adopt the new regulations.
Le conseil a voté pour adopter les nouvelles réglementations.
adopteren parlant d’une méthode, d’une stratégie ou d’une pratique
The company decided to adopt a new marketing strategy.
L’entreprise a décidé d’adopter une nouvelle stratégie marketing.
adopteren parlant d’un enfant
They decided to adopt a child from the local orphanage.
Ils ont décidé d’adopter un enfant de l’orphelinat local.
Synonyms
embrace
accept
take on
assume
choose
foster
support
approve
Antonyms
reject
abandon

Definitions

adoptverb
To legally take another's child and bring it up as one's own.
They decided to adopt a child from the local orphanage.
To choose to take up, follow, or use something.
The company decided to adopt a new marketing strategy.
To formally accept or approve a proposal or policy.
The council voted to adopt the new regulations.
To take on or assume an attitude or position.
She adopted a confident stance before giving her presentation.
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