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    Adopter (en. Adopt)

    /ad.op.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To legally accept a child as one’s own.
    They decided to adopt a child from abroad.
    Ils ont décidé d'adopter un enfant de l'étranger.
    To adopt a new idea or method.
    The company adopted a new marketing strategy.
    La société a adopté une nouvelle stratégie de marketing.
    To take something as one’s own, especially a behavior.
    He adopted a positive attitude towards challenges.
    Il a adopté une attitude positive face aux défis.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'adoptare', which means to choose for oneself.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to adopt a position
    To take an attitude or viewpoint on a subject.
    adopter une position
    to adopt a law
    To have a regulation or legislation approved.
    adopter une loi
    to adopt a behavior
    To begin to behave in a certain way.
    adopter un comportement

    Related Words

    adoption
    The act of legally accepting or taking someone as a family member.
    adoption
    adoptive
    Pertaining to adoption, as opposed to biological.
    adoptif
    adoptable
    That can be adopted.
    adoptable

    Slang Meanings

    To take someone under one's wing.
    He adopted this young person as a mentor.
    Il a adopté ce jeune comme un mentore.
    To be a fan of a trend or style.
    She adopted the vintage style.
    Elle a adopté le style vintage.