Adopts

Pronunciation: /əˈdɑpts/

Definitions of adopts

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

Example Sentences

A1 She adopts a stray cat and gives it a loving home.

A2 The couple decides to adopt a child from a foreign country.

B1 The company adopts a new policy to promote work-life balance.

B2 The government adopts a new strategy to combat climate change.

C1 The scientist adopts a novel approach to solving the research problem.

C2 The artist adopts a minimalist style in their latest collection.

Examples of adopts in a Sentence

formal The company adopts a strict policy on data privacy.

informal She adopts a hands-off approach when it comes to managing her team.

slang He adopts a chill attitude towards everything.

figurative The artist adopts a minimalist style in her paintings.

Grammatical Forms of adopts

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

Origin and Evolution of adopts

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adopts' originated from the Latin word 'adoptare', which means to choose or take as one's own.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adopts' has retained its original meaning of taking someone or something as one's own, but it has also come to be used in the context of legal or formal processes of taking on responsibilities or obligations.