adopter verb
a·dopt
The verb form of adopter is adopt
A aDefinitions
- verb with object adopter to choose or take as one's own; make one's own by selection or assent: to adopt a nickname. 1
- verb with object adopter to take and rear (the child of other parents) as one's own child, specifically by a formal legal act. 1
- verb with object adopter to take or receive into any kind of new relationship: to adopt a person as a protégé. 1
- verb with object adopter to select as a basic or required textbook or series of textbooks in a course. 1
- verb with object adopter to vote to accept: The House adopted the report. 1
- verb with object adopter to accept or act in accordance with (a plan, principle, etc.). 1