adoption
Pronunciation: [/əˈdɑp.ʃən/]
Word
Context: “relation to family”
(noun) the act of legally taking someone else's child into your own family and taking care of them as if they were your own. It's like becoming a new family together.
Example
The couple decided to pursue adoption to grow their family.
Example
They were not ready for the responsibilities of adoption.
Example
Have you ever considered adoption as a way to expand your family?
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