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to adopt
01
adoptieren
to take someone's child into one's family and become their legal parent
Transitive: to adopt a child
Example
Adopting a child involves a lifelong commitment to providing care, guidance, and support as a legal parent.
Many couples choose to adopt children from different cultural backgrounds, promoting diversity within families.
The couple decided to adopt a child to expand their family and share their love.
02
adoptieren, annehmen
to accept, embrace, or incorporate a particular idea, practice, or belief into one's own behavior or lifestyle
Transitive: to adopt a practice or belief
Example
The organization currently adopts eco-friendly policies to reduce its carbon footprint.
Many individuals adopt a minimalist lifestyle to promote sustainability
Last year, the city adopted a recycling program to manage waste more efficiently.
03
übernehmen, annehmen
to choose and begin to use or show a particular stance, approach, or way of thinking.
Transitive: to adopt a stance or approach
Example
The company had to adopt a flexible attitude to adapt to market changes.
The leader decided to adopt a more optimistic tone during the team meeting.
After much thought, she chose to adopt a position of neutrality in the ongoing debate.
04
übernehmen, annehmen
to select a new title, place, or practice in place of a former one
Transitive: to adopt a new title or place
Example
She adopted the language of her spouse ’s country to feel more at home.
She adopted Canadian citizenship after living there for a decade.
He decided to adopt a new stage name for his career as a musician.
05
adoptieren, annehmen
to accept or claim something as one’s own, even though it originally came from another source
Transitive: to adopt sth
Example
The community adopted the custom, even though it was foreign to them at first.
The new manager adopted the previous leader ’s methods to ensure a smooth transition.
The artist adopted techniques from other styles, making them part of his unique work.
Beispiel
Adopting a child involves a lifelong commitment to providing care, guidance, and support as a legal parent.
Many couples choose to adopt children from different cultural backgrounds, promoting diversity within families.
The couple decided to adopt a child to expand their family and share their love.
Single individuals can also adopt and provide a stable and loving home for a child in need.
After years of waiting, they finally had the opportunity to adopt a newborn baby.
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