adopt
gb/ədˈɑpt/ us/ədˈɑpt/
B1
Англійська
~ 1200
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
B1
action
1
Legally take another's child
To take a child into your family by law and care for them as your own.
Модель уживання:
to adopt [a child]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'adopt' with 'adapt'. 'Adopt' is about taking in and accepting, while 'adapt' is about changing something to fit.
Синоніми
foster (Implies temporary care without legal parental rights, unlike 'adopt' which is permanent.)
Антоніми
abandon (Means to give up or leave a child permanently, opposite of taking one in permanently.)
Словосполучення
adopt a child
|legally adopt
|adopted son
|adopted daughter
Теми
family
|law
|society
|relationships
|daily_life
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- They want to adopt a child.
- My aunt adopted a baby boy.
- The family adopted two children.
- He was adopted when he was young.
Дієслово
B2
action
2
Begin using an idea or plan
To start to use an idea, way of working, or plan.
Модель уживання:
to adopt [a policy/method/approach]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'adopt' with 'adapt' here; 'adopt' means to start using, 'adapt' means to change something to fit.
Синоніми
implement (Focuses on putting something into effect, often after planning; 'adopt' focuses on the decision to use it.)
Антоніми
abandon (Means to stop using an idea or plan, opposite of adopting it.)
Словосполучення
adopt a policy
|adopt a strategy
|adopt a new approach
Теми
business
|education
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Дієслово
B2
action
3
Take on style or behavior
To start to use a certain way of speaking, acting, or looking.
Модель уживання:
to adopt [a tone/attitude/style]
Синоніми
assume (Often interchangeable when referring to taking on a manner or role; 'assume' can be more formal.)
Антоніми
abandon (To give up a style or behavior one had taken on.)
Словосполучення
adopt a tone
|adopt an attitude
|adopt a style
Теми
communication
|social behavior
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- He adopted a happy tone.
- She adopted a new style.
- They adopted a friendly way of talking.
Граматика
Словникова форма
adopt
IPA
GB/ədˈɑpt/
US/ədˈɑpt/
Склади й наголос
ad - opt (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (opt)
Форми слова
Verb
- Base: adopt
- 3rd Person Singular: adopts
- Present Participle: adopting
- Past: adopted
Споріднені слова
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- She adopted an optimistic attitude toward the changes.
- He has adopted a very defensive attitude lately.