adopted

CEFRC1

/əˈdɑptɪd/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Taken legally into a family and raised as its child.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of adopt

Examples

  • I liked your idea and adopted it.

  • You ought to have adopted his plan.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
2

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In context

  • The rich merchant adopted the boy and made him his heir.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

She was blank by her grandparents after her parents passed away.

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