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Adopted

/əˈdɒptɪd/

To take by choice into relationship (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.)

📖 Definitions of "Adopted"

verb
  1. 1

    To take by choice into relationship (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.)

  2. 2

    To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally.

    "He adopted a new look in order to fit in with his new workmates."

  3. 3

    To select and take or approve.

    "These resolutions were adopted."

  4. 4

    To win ten consecutive games against an opponent

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