adopting
Pronunciation: [əˈdɑːptɪŋ]
Word
Context: “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.
Example
They are adopting a baby from another country to give her a loving home.
Example
They decided against adopting a child because they weren't ready for that responsibility.
Example
Have you ever thought about adopting a child?
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