ஆங்கிலம்

adopt

gb/ədˈɑpt/ us/ədˈɑpt/
B1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1200
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வினைச்சொல் B1 action
1

Legally take another's child

To take a child into your family by law and care for them as your own.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to adopt [a child]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'adopt' with 'adapt'. 'Adopt' is about taking in and accepting, while 'adapt' is about changing something to fit.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
foster (Implies temporary care without legal parental rights, unlike 'adopt' which is permanent.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
abandon (Means to give up or leave a child permanently, opposite of taking one in permanently.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
adopt a child |legally adopt |adopted son |adopted daughter
கருப்பொருள்கள்
family |law |society |relationships |daily_life
உதாரணங்கள்
  • They decided to adopt a baby from abroad.
  • After years of trying to have children, they chose to adopt.
  • The couple adopted two siblings to keep them together.
  • She was adopted at the age of three.
  • Many celebrities have adopted children from different countries.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • They want to adopt a child.
  • My aunt adopted a baby boy.
  • The family adopted two children.
  • He was adopted when he was young.
வினைச்சொல் B2 action
2

Begin using an idea or plan

To start to use an idea, way of working, or plan.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to adopt [a policy/method/approach]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'adopt' with 'adapt' here; 'adopt' means to start using, 'adapt' means to change something to fit.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
implement (Focuses on putting something into effect, often after planning; 'adopt' focuses on the decision to use it.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
abandon (Means to stop using an idea or plan, opposite of adopting it.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
adopt a policy |adopt a strategy |adopt a new approach
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business |education |politics |work |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The school will adopt a new teaching method next year.
  • The company adopted a flexible working policy.
  • Several countries have adopted this approach to healthcare.
  • The city council voted to adopt the proposed regulations.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The school will adopt a new rule.
  • Our team adopted a new plan.
  • The city will adopt this idea.
  • They adopted a new way of working.
வினைச்சொல் B2 action
3

Take on style or behavior

To start to use a certain way of speaking, acting, or looking.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to adopt [a tone/attitude/style]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
assume (Often interchangeable when referring to taking on a manner or role; 'assume' can be more formal.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
abandon (To give up a style or behavior one had taken on.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
adopt a tone |adopt an attitude |adopt a style
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication |social behavior |daily_life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • He adopted a serious tone when discussing the problem.
  • She adopted a friendly manner with the guests.
  • The politician adopted a more casual style during the campaign.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • He adopted a happy tone.
  • She adopted a new style.
  • They adopted a friendly way of talking.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
adopt
IPA
GB/ədˈɑpt/
US/ədˈɑpt/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
ad - opt (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (opt)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Verb
  • Base: adopt
  • 3rd Person Singular: adopts
  • Present Participle: adopting
  • Past: adopted
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
adopts verb adopting verb adopted verb
Core family
adoption noun B1
Related words
adopter noun adoptive adjective
Negative and opposite forms
reject verb A2
சொற்றொடர்கள்

adopt a child

1
/ədˈɑpt ə t͡ʃˈaɪld/
fixed phrase

Legally take another's child in

To legally take someone else's child into your family and care for them as your own.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • They decided to adopt a child from overseas.
  • Many couples adopt children when they cannot have their own.

adopt a policy

1
/ədˈɑpt ə pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase

Officially decide and use policy

To officially choose and start using a rule or plan for action.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The company adopted a strict no-smoking policy.
  • The government has adopted policies to reduce pollution.

adopt an attitude

1
/ədˈɑpt ən ˈætətˌud/
fixed phrase

Take on a specific attitude

To begin to feel or act in a certain way about something.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She adopted an optimistic attitude toward the changes.
  • He has adopted a very defensive attitude lately.

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