adopt
adopt
Meaning of adopt
to start using another person's ideas or customs as your own
fremde Ideen, Bräuche oder Gewohnheiten als eigene annehmen
Pronunciation
adopt with German translation
adopt usage examples
Children often adopt their parents' habits.
Kinder übernehmen oft die Gewohnheiten ihrer Eltern.
Many families adopt this habit.
Viele Familien übernehmen diese Gewohnheit.
adopt synonyms
What's the difference between adopt, pick up, borrow, take up, imitate, assimilate, and internalize
informal; to acquire a habit or accent
ENHe picked up a few local habits in Italy.
ENLocal musicians borrowed rhythms from neighboring regions.
Advanced: broader words
ENThey took up the custom of exchanging small gifts.
to copy, not necessarily make your own
ENYounger generations often imitate the fashions of older subcultures.
to fully absorb a culture or ideas
ENImmigrants may assimilate many local customs over generations.
to make part of your own beliefs
ENStudents internalize cultural values through family and school.
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adopt belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries →". Start with a short set of 7 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does adopt mean?
to start using another person's ideas or customs as your own
How do you pronounce adopt?
adopt is pronounced [əˈdɒpt].
How is adopt used in a sentence?
Kinder übernehmen oft die Gewohnheiten ihrer Eltern. Translation: Children often adopt their parents' habits.
Is adopt part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, adopt can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is adopt part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, adopt can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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