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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

adopting

/ədˈɒptɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does adopting mean?

verb

To take someone else's child as one's own, or to officially take on the care of a child. To take up or begin using something, such as a new idea or technology.

Example

"The couple decided to adopt a child from a local orphanage, and they were overjoyed when they finally met their new daughter."

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