Definition of Adopted
Adopted
adopt·ed
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
having legally become the daughter or son of someone who is not one's biological parent;
e.g. They have one adopted son and one biological son.
(adjective)
chosen or used instead of an original option, typically due to a preference;
e.g. This country has become his adopted home over the five years since he moved here.
(verb)
legally took a child that wasn't one's biological own and brought it up as though it was;
e.g. The couple adopted a child since they couldn't have children naturally.
(verb)
chose to use or follow something, chose to take something up;
e.g. He adopted our solution because it was the most effective option.
(verb)
took on a position or attitude, or formally accepted or approved some suggestion;
e.g. She adopted a straighter sitting posture and picked up the phone. They adopted his suggestions for improvements to the model.
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