adopting
To take by choice into relationship (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.)
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Definition of Adopting
To take by choice into relationship (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.)
Example sentences
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He adopted a new look in order to fit in with his new workmates.
- 2
These resolutions were adopted.
Synonyms for Adopting
Antonyms for Adopting
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FAQ
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How many syllables does adopting have?
Adopting has 3 syllables: ado·pti·ng. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.
What part of speech is adopting?
Adopting is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.
What are synonyms for adopting?
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How do you use adopting in a sentence?
Example: "He adopted a new look in order to fit in with his new workmates."
What words start with the same letter as adopting?
Adopting starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does adopting have?
Adopting has 8 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.