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   adopt

   /əˈdɒpt/

   verb

   • 1. legally take (another's child) and bring it up as one's own: "there are many people eager to adopt a baby"
   • 2. choose to take up, follow, or use: "this approach has been adopted by many big banks" Similar embracetake onacquireaffectespouseassumeappropriatearrogateapproveendorseagree toconsent toaccede toacceptratifyvalidaterubber-stampsanctionsupportbackvote forinformal:give something the go aheadgive something the green lightgive something the thumbs upOKokayOpposite abandon
   • ▪ choose and move to (a country or city) as one's permanent place of residence.
   • 3. take on or assume (an attitude or position): "he adopted a patronizing tone"
   • ▪ choose (someone) as a candidate for office: British "she was recently adopted as Labour candidate for the constituency" Similar chooseselectpickpick outvote forelectsettle ondecide onsingle outplump foropt fornamenominatedesignateappointOpposite reject
   • ▪ formally approve or accept (a report or suggestion): "the committee voted 5–1 to adopt the proposal" Similar embracetake onacquireaffectespouseassumeappropriatearrogateapproveendorseagree toconsent toaccede toacceptratifyvalidaterubber-stampsanctionsupportbackvote forinformal:give something the go aheadgive something the green lightgive something the thumbs upOKokayOpposite abandon
   • 4. (of a local authority) accept responsibility for the maintenance of (a road). British

   Word Origin late 15th century: via French from Latin adoptare, from ad- ‘to’ + optare ‘choose’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. adoptable adjective
   • 2. adoptee noun

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   Where can a child be adopted?

   • A proceeding for the adoption of a child may be commenced in either: (1) The juvenile court in the parish of the domicile of the petitioner. (2) The juvenile court in the parish of the domicile of the custodian of the child.

   Louisiana Adoption Laws And Statutes | ChildAdoptionLaws.com

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   What is open adoption?

   • Open adoption is where the child, the birth family and the adoptive family have ongoing contact after the adoption. They may keep in touch and may have regular meetings. This way, you end up living with your adoptive parents, but you might also see your birth parents.

   Adoption Archives - YouthLaw

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   Can a non US citizen adopt a child?

   • Yes. Both US citizens and non-citizens living outside the United States are eligible to adopt from US foster care. For information on international adoptions, please refer to the US State Department’s information on intercountry adoptions. Is it possible to adopt a child with Native American heritage?

   Who can adopt/foster? - AdoptUSKids

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishADOPT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of adopt as a verb in English, with different senses and usage. Find out how to adopt a child, a strategy, a policy, or a word, and see examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     to legally take another person's child into your own family...

   • Adopt: Russian Translation

     ADOPT translate: усыновлять , перенимать . Learn more in the...

   • Znaczenie Adopt, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ADOPT definicja: 1. to legally take another person's child...

   • Adopt: Arabic Translation

     ADOPT translate: يَتَبَنَّى, يَتَبَنَّى رأي أو أُسْلوب....

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › adoptAdopt Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb adopt, which means to take or accept something as one's own. Find out how to use adopt in different contexts, such as adopting a child, a policy, or a word.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryADOPT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of adopt as a verb in different contexts, such as taking a child, starting something, or choosing something. See how to use adopt in sentences and compare it with related words.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › adoptADOPT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Adopt means to choose or take as one's own, especially a child or a pet. It can also mean to accept or follow something, such as a plan or a law. Learn more about the origin, history, and synonyms of adopt.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishADOPT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you adopt someone else's child, you take it into your own family and make it legally your own. There are hundreds of people who want to adopt a child. American English : adopt / əˈdɒpt /

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionadopt verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of adopt verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › adoptAdopt - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   The word adopt has many different shades of meaning, but most relate to the notion of taking something on and treating it as if it’s your own. You’re probably familiar with what happens if you adopt a child: you take on parental responsibilities and accept the child as if it’s your own.