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adopted

UK
/əˈdɒptɪd/
US
/əˈdɑptɪd/

Translations

adoptedadjective
UK
/əˈdɒptɪd/
US
/əˈdɑːptɪd/
adoptéAu féminin : adoptée.
The adopted plan worked well.
Le plan adopté a bien fonctionné.
adoptiveAu masculin : adoptif.
She is the adopted daughter of the famous actor.
Elle est la fille adoptive du célèbre acteur.
adoptifAu féminin : adoptive.
He is the adopted son of the famous actor.
Il est le fils adoptif du célèbre acteur.
Additional translations
d'adoptionS'emploie surtout dans des expressions comme « ville d'adoption » ou « pays d'adoption ».
Synonyms
accepted
embraced
chosen
recognized
approved
adoptverb

adopted

Past Simple

adopted
Past Simple
adopted
Past Participle
adopting
Gerund
UK
/əˈdɒpt/
US
/əˈdɑpt/
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.
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’un enfant
They decided to adopt a child from the local orphanage.
Ils ont décidé d’adopter un enfant de l’orphelinat local.
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.
Synonyms
embrace
approve
support
foster
choose
assume
take on
accept
Antonyms
abandon
reject

Definitions

adoptedadjective
Having been taken and accepted as one's own, especially in the context of a child being legally taken by someone other than their biological parents.
She is the adopted daughter of the famous actor.
Having been chosen or accepted for use, often referring to ideas, methods, or policies.
The adopted strategy proved to be very effective in increasing sales.
Of a place (such as a city or country): chosen to live in or regarded as one’s own though not born there.
Tokyo became his adopted city after years of traveling in Asia.
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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