Adopting: meaning, definitions and examples

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adopting

 

[ ษ™หˆdษ’ptษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

commitment action

Adopting refers to the act of taking on or accepting something, such as a new practice, idea, or child. It often implies a deliberate decision to take responsibility for something that is not biologically one's own.

Synonyms

accepting, assuming, embracing, taking on

Examples of usage

  • They are adopting a new policy for remote work.
  • She is adopting a child from overseas.
  • The organization is adopting sustainable practices.
  • He is adopting a healthier lifestyle.
  • They are adopting a pet from the shelter.

Translations

Translations of the word "adopting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adotar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคฆ เคฒเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช adoptieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengadopsi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒัะธะฝะพะฒะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ adoptowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽก็”จใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท adopter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adoptar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท benimsemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž…์–‘ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุจู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adoptovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ adoptovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ถๅ…ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ posvojitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐlaga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั‹ะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒจแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tutmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adoptar

Etymology

The word 'adopt' traces back to the Latin word 'adoptare', which means 'to choose for oneself'. The prefix 'ad-' means 'to' or 'toward', and 'optare' means 'to choose'. This roots the word in the notion of selecting or choosing to take on something. The term entered the English language in the late Middle Ages and initially referred to the formal acquisition of a child through legal means. Over time, its usage broadened to encompass various contexts, including the adoption of practices, ideas, policies, and even animals, reflecting a growing societal emphasis on the choices people make in assuming responsibilities towards others and the environment. As language evolved, 'adopting' became a common term across diverse fields, illustrating a cultural shift towards inclusivity and acceptance.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,016 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.