Word Meaning

Meaning of adopt

- To take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.; esp. to take voluntarily (a child of other parents) to be in the place of, or as, one's own child.
- To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally; to select and take or approve; as, to adopt the view or policy of another; these resolutions were adopted.

Crossword clue for adopt

- Accept promotion then choose
- Choose
- Choose and follow (plan)
- Choose following promotion to rescue orphan
- Pass into law
- Put Into Effect
- Take as one’s own
- Take for oneself
- Take in (child)
- Take in (orphan)
- Take on
- Take up
- Vote to accept