adopt
adopt
take as own
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adopt with Russian translation
adopt usage examples
When they moved to the region, the school decided to adopt local greetings to show respect.
Tour guides often adopt traditional clothing during festivals to help visitors understand the culture.
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adopt belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
adopt synonyms
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To begin doing or practicing something (can be a habit, hobby, or custom); often about starting an activity.
They took up the custom of exchanging small gifts.
To fully absorb and integrate traits of a culture or group so they become part of oneself or the group; close to adopt in cultural contexts.
Immigrants may assimilate many local customs over generations.
To change or be changed to fit new conditions; focuses on modification rather than simply taking on.
Communities often adapt foreign rituals to local tastes.
To take ideas, customs, or words from another culture or source; implies borrowing rather than full adoption.
Local musicians borrowed rhythms from neighboring regions.
To copy someone or something's behaviour or style; emphasises replication rather than genuine internal acceptance.
Younger generations often imitate the fashions of older subcultures.
To adopt ideas or norms so deeply that they become part of one’s beliefs or habits; emphasizes internal mental acceptance.
Students internalize cultural values through family and school.
To include or combine something as part of a whole; suggests formal inclusion rather than personal adoption.
The curriculum incorporates several local traditions.
To agree to receive or to regard something as true or suitable; more general and less about taking on a practice.
Villagers accepted some foreign customs but kept others.
What’s the difference
How is adopt different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
adopt meaning: what does it mean?
take as own
adopt pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
adopt is pronounced as /əˈdɒpt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
adopt definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
When they moved to the region, the school decided to adopt local greetings to show respect. Translation: Переехав в регион, школа решила перенимать местные приветствия, чтобы показать уважение.
Is adopt part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, adopt can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is adopt part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, adopt can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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