English / word
adopt
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to start using a new method, idea, or habit; also to legally take a child into a family
To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.; To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.
In context
01
We should adopt a healthier eating habit.
02
The school will adopt a new attendance system.
Synonyms
accept,take up,use
Antonyms
abandon,reject,refuse
Collocations
adopt a child,adopt a policy,adopt a method
Verb forms
Past: adopted · Past participle: adopted · -ing: adopting