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adoption

усыновление

Meaning of adoption

living beings pets noun

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EN-UK/əˈdɒpʃən/
EN-US/əˈdɑpʃən/
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adoption with Russian translation

adoption usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

The adoption papers are on the table.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

We completed the adoption papers at the shelter.

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adoption synonyms

Related words worth learning together

foster
Providing temporary care for an animal until a permanent home is found.
fostering
The act or process of temporarily caring for an animal (hosted by a foster carer).
foster care
A formal system of temporary care (for animals often run by organisations); term also strongly used for children.
rehome
Finding a new home for a pet; often used when the original owner or shelter places the animal with new owners.
placement
The act of placing an animal in a home or care programme; often used by agencies and shelters.
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Providing temporary care for an animal until a permanent home is found.

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They foster puppies until they are old enough for adoption.

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fostering

The act or process of temporarily caring for an animal (hosted by a foster carer).

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Fostering helped the kitten recover before adoption.

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foster care

A formal system of temporary care (for animals often run by organisations); term also strongly used for children.

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The rescue runs a foster care programme for traumatised dogs.

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rehome

Finding a new home for a pet; often used when the original owner or shelter places the animal with new owners.

B1Often

They needed to rehome their rabbit after moving abroad.

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placement

The act of placing an animal in a home or care programme; often used by agencies and shelters.

B1Often

The shelter organised placement for older cats with experienced owners.

🇬🇧en

To allow an animal into your home; can be temporary or permanent and is less formal than 'adopt'.

B1Often

They took in a stray dog they found in the park.

🇬🇧en

Saving an animal from danger or neglect; often refers to organisations that rescue animals and may arrange adoption.

B1Very Often

The rescue saved the injured dog and later found him a permanent home.

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adoption meaning: what does it mean?

living beings pets noun

adoption pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

adoption is pronounced as /əˈdɒpʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

adoption definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The adoption papers are on the table. Translation: Документы об усыновлении на столе.

Is adoption part of Pets vocabulary?

Yes, adoption (усыновление) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is adoption part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, adoption (усыновление) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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