adopting
Pronunciación: [əˈdɑːptɪŋ]
Palabra
Contexto: «parenting»
(verb) to take a child who is not your own into your family and raise them as your own. It's like bringing a new member into your family who needs love and support.
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They are adopting a baby from another country to give her a loving home.
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They decided against adopting a child because they weren't ready for that responsibility.
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Have you ever thought about adopting a child?
Contexto: «behavior»
(verb) to start using or doing something new, like a different habit or a new way of thinking. It’s like when you see what your friend is doing and you want to try it too.
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She is adopting healthier eating habits for her well-being.
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He is not adopting any new skills because he is happy with what he knows.
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Why are you thinking about adopting a new hobby?
Contexto: «agreement»
(verb) to accept and agree to something, like a proposal or idea. It's like when your teacher suggests a new rule, and you all decide to follow it.
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The committee is adopting a new plan to improve the park.
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They decided against adopting the proposal because it wasn't financially viable.
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What changes are you considering adopting for the project?
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