Adopted Meaning

/əˈdɑptɪd/, /əˈdɒptɪd/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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Definition

verbsimple past and past participle of adopt

Sentence Examples

You ought to have adopted his plan.
I liked your idea and adopted it.
The rich merchant adopted the boy and made him his heir.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:
follow borrow assume
Antonyms:
native
CEFR Practice Quiz
She was ____ by her grandparents after her parents passed away.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She felt a strong connection to her ____ country and its culture.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
She was ____ by her grandparents after her parents passed away.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She felt a strong connection to her ____ country and its culture.

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