adopted
Adopted (adj) means Taken into a family and brought up as one's own child, rather than born into it. Example: “Their adopted son loves playing football in the garden.”
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1
Taken into a family and brought up as one's own child, rather than born into it.
"Their adopted son loves playing football in the garden."
"She met her adopted brother for the first time at the airport."
"He thanked his adopted parents for giving him a loving home."
2
Taken on or chosen as one's own, rather than being the original.
"She spoke with an adopted accent after years living abroad."
"Spain is his adopted home, though he was born elsewhere."
"The team's adopted slogan appeared on every banner at the match."
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What is the meaning of adopted?
"adopted" (adj) means taken into a family and brought up as one's own child, rather than born into it.
What is another word for adopted?
Other words for "adopted" include adoptive.
What is the opposite of adopted?
The opposite of "adopted" is native.
What are the different meanings of adopted?
"adopted" has 2 main meanings: 1. Taken into a family and brought up as one's own child, rather than born into it; 2. Taken on or chosen as one's own, rather than being the original.
