Adopted

Pronunciation: /əˈdɑːptɪd/

Adopted (adjective)

  1. Describes a child or animal that has been taken into a family and given a new home.
  2. Describes an idea or method that has been accepted and used by a group or organization.

Examples

  • The adopted child felt loved in their new family.
  • The adopted plan received support from the committee.

Common collocations: adopted child, adopted family, adopted strategy, adopted policy

Synonyms of Adopted

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Adopted

  • — to leave someone or something behind.
  • — to refuse to accept or consider.