verb

adopts

ado·pts 2 syllables

To take by choice into relationship (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.)

Word facts

Part of speech verb
Syllables 2
Letters 6
Starts with A

Definition of Adopts

To take by choice into relationship (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.)

Example sentences

  1. 1

    He adopted a new look in order to fit in with his new workmates.

  2. 2

    These resolutions were adopted.

Synonyms for Adopts

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Antonyms for Adopts

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How many syllables does adopts have?

Adopts has 2 syllables: ado·pts. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is adopts?

Adopts is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.

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Adopts has 6 letters. It contains 2 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.