No exact match translations found for 'adopt' in manipuri.
Word 'adopt' in Other Languages
- adopt in Assamese অসমীয়া
- adopt in Bengali বাংলা
- adopt in Bodo बड़ो
- adopt in Dogri डोगरी
- adopt in English
- adopt in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- adopt in Hindi हिन्दी
- adopt in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- adopt in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- adopt in Konkani कोंकणी
- adopt in Maithili মৈথিলী
- adopt in Malayalam മലയാളം
- adopt in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- adopt in Marathi मराठी
- adopt in Nepali नेपाली
- adopt in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- adopt in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- adopt in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- adopt in Santali
- adopt in Sindhi سنڌي
- adopt in Tamil தமிழ்
- adopt in Telugu తెలుగు
- adopt in Urdu اُردُو
adopt
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/əˈdɒpt/
Definitions
1. To take up and practice or use (an idea, method, or course of action).
2. To legally take another's child and bring it up as one's own.
Usage Examples
1. "They decided to adopt a child from the local orphanage."
2. "Many companies adopt new technologies to improve efficiency."
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'adoptare', meaning 'to choose for oneself'.
Synonyms
Embrace, accept, assume, take on
Antonyms
Reject, abandon, discard
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | adoptar | /aðopˈtaɾ/ |
| French | adopter | /a.dɔp.te/ |
| German | adoptieren | /a.doˈptiːʁən/ |
| Chinese | 收养 | /shōuyǎng/ |
| Hindi | गोद लेना | /ɡoːd leːnɑː/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Pronunciation may vary based on regional dialects.
Historical Usage
The use of 'adopt' has evolved, with its roots in ancient practices of taking children or ideas into new households or communities.
Cultural Nuances
Adoption can have various cultural implications, often viewed differently across societies.
More Information
This article explores the various meanings of 'adopt', its significance in social contexts, and legal considerations in adoption processes.