Adoption Vocabulary

noun a sibling who is related to one another by one parent only

• My half sibling and I share one biological parent.
• My half sibling is only related to me through one parent.
• My half sib and I have the same mom but different dads.
• Having a half sibling is like having a built-in friend with a shared history.

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

• The company is considering adopting a new policy on remote work.
• I'm thinking about adopting a puppy from the shelter.
• Have you heard about Sarah adopting a new workout routine?
• By adopting a positive attitude, you can overcome any challenge.