Definition Synonyms
Definition of adoption - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
familyTECH. legal process of taking a child as one's ownTECH.
- The adoption was finalized in court.
2.
choiceact of choosing something as one's own
- The adoption of the policy was unanimous.
3.
acceptanceRare act of accepting something new or differentRare
- The adoption of new technology improved efficiency.
Expressions with adoption
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authorized time away from work to care for an adopted child
Employees can apply for adoption leave when they welcome a new child.
place where adoptions are arranged
They visited the adoption agency to start the adoption process.
make available for adoption
They decided to put the puppy up for adoption.
committee evaluating adoption suitability in Britain
The adoption panel approved the couple's application.
official steps for adults to become legal parents of a child
The adoption process took nearly two years to complete.
legal decision by a court that makes a child adoption official
The judge signed the adoption order, granting them full parental rights.
adoption where birth and adoptive families know each other and may communicate
Open adoption lets birth and adoptive families stay in touch.
adoption with no contact and sealed confidential records
Closed adoption keeps birth and adoptive families separate and records sealed.
legal process where people adopt a child from another country
They began the international adoption after visiting an orphanage overseas.
Origin of adoption
Latin, adoptare (to choose)
Terms with adoption included in their meaning
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child adoption
legally taken as one's own child
relationship
person related by blood, marriage, or adoption
family
related through adoption, not by birth
religious change
adoption of a new religion or belief
adoption
pertaining to the process of adoption
adoption
woman who gives birth, not necessarily raising the child
anthropology
connection by blood, marriage, or adoption
temporary guardian
person acting as parent without legal adoption
pose adoption
act of adopting a particular pose or attitude
child adoption
person who legally takes another's child as their own
adoption
family providing a permanent home through adoption
birth
related by birth, not adoption
adoption
adopt a practice others engage in
linguistics
adoption of words from another language
adoption
place a child or pet with new family
adoption
biological parent of an adopted child
pet adoption
permanent residence for a pet adopted from a shelter
family
relationship by blood, marriage, or adoption
technology
adoption or increase in use of digital or computer technology
culture
adoption of feminine characteristics or roles
eager adoption
embrace an idea or opportunity eagerly
cultural adoption
process of adopting Western ideas and culture
ideas
adoption of ideas from another source
adoption
evaluation of adoptive parents' home and lifestyle
Examples of adoption in a sentence
They began the adoption process last year. The adoption of new technology is crucial for growth. Adoption of the strategy led to success. Adoption of the policy took several months. The adoption of the new system was seamless.
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- French:adoption, choix, ...
- German:Adoption, Annahme, ...
- Italian:adozione, scelta, ...
- Spanish:adopción, aceptación, ...
- Portuguese:adoção, escolha, ...
- Chinese:收养程序, 采纳, ...
- Japanese:養子縁組, 採用, ...
- Arabic:تبني, اعْتِمَاد, ...
- Hebrew:אִימּוּץ, ...
- Russian:усыновление, принятие, ...
- Ukrainian:усиновлення, прийняття, ...
- Hindi:दत्तक ग्रहण, स्वीकरण, ...
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