Adopting

Pronunciation: /əˈdɑptɪŋ/

Definitions of adopting

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

Example Sentences

A1 She is adopting a new puppy from the animal shelter.

A2 The family is considering adopting a child from overseas.

B1 The company is adopting new technology to improve efficiency.

B2 The government is adopting new policies to address climate change.

C1 The organization is adopting a more sustainable approach to business practices.

C2 The professor is adopting innovative teaching methods to engage students.

Examples of adopting in a Sentence

formal The company is considering adopting a new policy on remote work.

informal I'm thinking about adopting a puppy from the shelter.

slang Have you heard about Sarah adopting a new workout routine?

figurative By adopting a positive attitude, you can overcome any challenge.

Grammatical Forms of adopting

• past tense: adopted
• plural: adopting
• comparative: more adopting
• superlative: most adopting
• present tense: adopts
• future tense: will adopt
• perfect tense: have adopted
• continuous tense: is adopting
• singular: adopts
• positive degree: adopting
• infinitive: to adopt
• gerund: adopting
• participle: adopted

Origin and Evolution of adopting

First Known Use: 1530 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adopting' originated from the Latin word 'adoptare', which is a combination of 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'optare' meaning 'choose'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the legal sense of taking on or accepting a child as one's own, the word 'adopting' has evolved to also include the concept of taking on or accepting something new or different, such as ideas or practices.