Adopt
verb
/əˈdɒpt/
To adopt means to take a child into your family and love and care for them as if they are your own.
Examples
- My family wants to adopt a puppy from the shelter.
- They decided to adopt a baby brother to love and care for.
- I hope my friend can adopt a kitten soon.
Synonyms
take in
welcome
raise
care for
bring home
Antonyms
abandon
leave
reject
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