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adopt

усыновить

Meaning of adopt

take pet from shelter

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EN-UK/əˈdɒpt/
EN-US/əˈdɑpt/
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adopt with Russian translation

adopt usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

After months of searching, they finally adopt a rescued beagle.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

She plans to adopt a kitten next spring.

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adopt belongs to the topic "Pets". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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adopt synonyms

Related words worth learning together

foster
to care for an animal temporarily as a foster carer; usually a temporary arrangement until permanent adoption
rescue
to save an animal from danger, neglect, or poor conditions; emphasizes the act of saving rather than permanent ownership
rehome
to find a new home for an animal (transfer it to a new owner or shelter); usually used when the current owner can no longer keep the pet
take on
to assume responsibility for caring for an animal; can mean adopting or agreeing to care for a pet
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🇬🇧en

to care for an animal temporarily as a foster carer; usually a temporary arrangement until permanent adoption

B1Often

The family fosters kittens until they find permanent homes.

🇬🇧en

to save an animal from danger, neglect, or poor conditions; emphasizes the act of saving rather than permanent ownership

B1Often

They rescued a dog from an abusive home and then decided to adopt it.

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rehome

to find a new home for an animal (transfer it to a new owner or shelter); usually used when the current owner can no longer keep the pet

B1Often

They had to rehome their cat after moving to an apartment that didn't allow pets.

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🇬🇧en
take on

to assume responsibility for caring for an animal; can mean adopting or agreeing to care for a pet

B1Often

They decided to take on a rescue dog despite their busy schedules.

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adopt meaning: what does it mean?

take pet from shelter

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?

After months of searching, they finally adopt a rescued beagle. Translation: После месяцев поиска они наконец усыновили спасённого бигля.

Is adopt part of Pets vocabulary?

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

Is adopt part of Living Beings vocabulary?

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

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