adopt in Dutch
adopt in Dutch is adopteren, aannemen, goed keuren — adopt means to legally take a child into your family as your own.
adopt in Dutch
adopteren
To take (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.) by choice into a relationship.
aannemen
To take (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.) by choice into a relationship.
goed keuren
To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally.
What does "adopt" mean?
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verb To legally take a child into your family as your own.
"After years of waiting, the couple were allowed to adopt a toddler."
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verb To take a pet or cause under your care, or to start using an idea, method, or practice.
"Several schools have decided to adopt a stricter approach to homework."
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adopt in a sentence
- After years of waiting, the couple were allowed to adopt a toddler.
- They adopted a baby girl from overseas.
- Several schools have decided to adopt a stricter approach to homework.
- We adopted a rescue dog from the local shelter.
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What is "adopt" in Dutch?
"adopt" in Dutch is adopteren, aannemen, goed keuren. adopt means: To legally take a child into your family as your own.
How do you use "adopt" in a sentence?
Example: "After years of waiting, the couple were allowed to adopt a toddler." In Dutch, "adopt" is adopteren, aannemen, goed keuren.
Are there other ways to say "adopt" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "adopt": adopteren, aannemen, goed keuren.
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