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is adopted


Meanings
  • transitive verb

    A formal act of accepting or recognizing something, especially a legislation or a constitution.

  • transitive verb

    To take or receive (something) into one's possession or protection.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with is adopted
mop , shop , top , non-stop , prop , hop , drop , and pop
Variants
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adopted , adopt , adoptabilities , adoptability , adoptable , adopter , adopters , adopting , adopts
Forms
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adopts, adopted, adopting, adoptable


Etymology
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The word 'adopt' comes from the Latin word 'adoptare,' which means 'to take to oneself,' or 'to take up as one's own.'


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that in ancient Rome, children who were not the biological offspring of their parents were often adopted to secure their inheritance?

  2. The first recorded instance of international adoption occurred in the 17th century when a French nobleman adopted an English orphan.


Related Concepts
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  1. Foster Care: A system where children who are unable to live with their birth parents are taken care of by other families. They are considered 'adopted' once the legal process is completed.

  2. International Adoption: The process by which a person or couple from one country adopts a child from another country.


Culture
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The term 'is adopted' has been used extensively in various cultural contexts. For instance, in literature, it is often used to signify a sense of belonging or acceptance. In art, it can be seen as a symbol of transformation or renewal. In music, it can represent a new beginning or a change in direction.

How to Memorize "is adopted"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a family sitting around a table, signing legal papers to adopt a child. Visualize the joy and excitement on their faces.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'adopt' with the word 'love.' Think about how adopting a child means bringing them into your family and loving them unconditionally.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic: 'A Dopted Owl Picks Tasty Apples.' A-dopted, P-icks, T-asty, A-pples.


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