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adopted

The word “adopted” has 3 syllables: a-dopt-ed

It's pronounced as /əˈdɑptɪd/

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In the thesaurus, “adopted” has 48 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for adopted along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for adopted

Antonyms for adopted

Meanings of adopted

  • verb
    1. To take by choice into relationship (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.).
    2. To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally.
    3. To select and take or approve.
    4. To win ten consecutive games against an opponent.

Example Sentences

  • She was adopted by a loving family at the age of three.
  • The school adopted a new teaching method to engage students better.
  • They recently adopted a puppy from the local shelter.
  • The committee adopted the proposal after a long discussion.
  • He quickly adopted the local customs when he moved abroad.

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to adopted, such as: abandoned, abjured, abnegated, absorbed, affected, appropriated, arrogated.

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