adopted

/ษ™หˆdษ‘ptษชd/

IPA: /AH0 D AA1 P T AH0 D/

verb
  1. 1

    To take by choice into relationship (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.)

  2. 2

    To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally.

    โ€œHe adopted a new look in order to fit in with his new workmates.โ€

  3. 3

    To select and take or approve.

    โ€œThese resolutions were adopted.โ€

  4. 4

    To win ten consecutive games against an opponent

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