Word Meaning

adopt definition and meaning

v. t. To take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.; esp. to take voluntarily (a child of other parents) to be in the place of, or as, one's own child.
v. t. To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally; to select and take or approve; as, to adopt the view or policy of another; these resolutions were adopted.

Crossword clues for adopt

- Accept promotion then choose
- Choose
- Choose and follow (plan)
- Pass into law
- Put Into Effect
- Take as one’s own
- Take for oneself
- Take in (child)
- Take in (orphan)
- Take on
- Take up
- Vote to accept