adopted
Pronunciation: [/əˈdɑptɪd/]
Word
Context: “relationships”
(verb) to legally take another person's child into your own family and take care of them as your own. When a family decides to officially bring a child into their home forever.
Example
They adopted a baby girl and gave her a loving home.
Example
They never adopted any children, opting to remain childless.
Example
Have you ever considered adopting a child?
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