adopting

The word “adopting” has 3 syllables: a-dopt-ing

It's pronounced as /əˈdɑptɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for adopting?

In the thesaurus, “adopting” has 37 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for adopting

absorbing
affecting
appropriating
arrogating
assimilating
assuming
borrowing
bringing up
cherishing
copying
cultivating
domesticating
embracing
espousing
following
fostering
heeding
honoring
imitating
incorporating
naturalizing
nurturing
picking up on
pretending
prizing
putting on
quoting
raising
rearing
simulating
taking on
taking over
taking up
treasuring
using
usurping
utilizing

Antonyms for adopting

abandoning
abjuring
abnegating
discarding
disowning
forsaking
giving up
jettisoning
junking
rejecting
relinquishing
renouncing
repudiating
spurning
surrendering
throwing away
throwing out

Meanings of adopting

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

They are adopting a child from overseas next year.
The company is adopting new technologies to improve efficiency.
By adopting healthier habits, he improved his overall well-being.
Many families are adopting pets instead of buying them.
The school is adopting innovative strategies for online learning.

On this page you'll find 54 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to adopting, such as: abandoning, abjuring, abnegating, absorbing, affecting, appropriating, arrogating.

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