adoption
/əˈdɒp.ʃən/
adoption
📚 Meanings
- 1.
The action or fact of legally taking another's child and bringing it up as one's own.
"The process of adoption can be complex."
- 2.
The action of taking something or someone and making it one's own.
"The adoption of new technologies is crucial."
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The couple started the adoption process last spring.
The couple started the adoption process last spring.
Adoption gave the orphaned child a loving home.
Adoption gave the orphaned child a loving home.
They are celebrating the first anniversary of their daughter's adoption.
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How do you pronounce adoption?
adoption is pronounced [/əˈdɒp.ʃən/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does adoption mean?
adoption means "adoption". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is adoption?
adoption is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with adoption?
Example: "The couple started the adoption process last spring." — used to mean "adoption".
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