adopter

Meanings

• Noun

  A person who takes on the care and responsibility of another person or an animal, especially a child not their own.

  - "She was an amazing adopter, taking in several stray animals over the years."
  - "The couple decided to adopt a child after being unable to have one of their own."

• Verb

  To take on or assume (a role, responsibility, etc.).

  - "The new employee was asked to adopt the company's policies."
  - "The townspeople adopted a new mayor after the previous one resigned."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with adopter
adore , aspector , apothecary

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Variants

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adopt , adoptabilities , adoptability , adoptable , adopted , adopter , adopters , adopting , adopts

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to take to oneself,' from the Latin word 'adoptare.'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded adoption in the United States took place in 1620 in the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

2. In ancient Rome, children could be adopted by wealthy families to secure their future or to provide an heir.

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Related Concepts

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1. Foster Care: A system in which a child is placed with a temporary caregiver, usually a family, while their biological parents work to improve their situation.

2. Surrogate Parenting: A form of adoption where an adult or couple agrees to carry and give birth to a child for another couple or individual.

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Culture

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In literature, adoption is a common theme in novels and stories, often exploring the complexities of family, identity, and love. In art, there are numerous works that depict adoption, such as paintings and sculptures.

How to Memorize "adopter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding and caring for a child, or imagine yourself taking on a new responsibility.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'adopter' with words like 'caregiver,' 'nurturer,' and 'protector.'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Adopt A Pet' to remember the meaning of 'adopter' as a noun.

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