adoptions

The word “adoptions” has 3 syllables: a-dop-tions

It's pronounced as /əˈdɑpʃənz/


What is synonym and antonym for adoptions?

In the thesaurus, “adoptions” has 4 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for adoptions

Antonyms for adoptions

  • abdications
  • departures
  • exits
  • leaves
  • relinquishments
  • renouncements
  • resignations
  • retirements
  • surrenders

Meanings of adoptions

  • noun
    1. The act of adopting.
    2. The state of being adopted; the acceptance of a child of other parents as if he or she were one's own child.
    3. Admission to an institution, for example a hospital, clinic, mental asylum.
    4. The choosing and making that to be one's own which originally was not so; acceptance.
    5. Transfer between an old system to another (usually better) system.
    6. An act of divine grace by which the redeemed in Christ are admitted to the privileges of the sons of God.
    7. Ten consecutive wins against an opponent.

Example Sentences

  • International adoptions often involve lengthy legal processes.
  • The shelter reported a record number of pet adoptions this year.
  • Some adoptions take longer due to background checks and paperwork.
  • The agency specializes in both domestic and overseas adoptions.
  • Successful adoptions require commitment and love from the new family.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to adoptions, such as: abdications, acceptances, departures, embracements, embraces, espousals, exits.

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