adoption
noun
adop·tion ə-ˈdäp-shən 
: the act of adopting : the state of being adopted
Example Sentences
the company wants to speed up its adoption of new technology. Our adoption of local customs has gone slowly. The lawyer has handled countless adoptions. children who are available for adoption the unanimous adoption of the resolution by the Senate
Recent Examples on the Web But given its ease of use, even for drivers who can't imagine life beyond the gas pump, the potential for adoption seems good. 
Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2022 That was why, about two years ago, Sarah briefly thought about putting her son up for adoption. Jose A. Del Real, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 Both dogs are walking again and doing so well that BTC has deemed them ready for adoption. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Amland said nearly 100 volunteers helped throughout the weekend to get the puppies ready for adoption. Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 City Dogs Cleveland will join them on campus, with rescue animals available for adoption. Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 Volunteers will continue working with the dogs to help socialize them and prepare them for adoption. The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2022 Adult cats up for adoption at the North Utah Valley Animal Shelter, Aug. 23, 2022. Kolbie Peterson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 She was put up for adoption after birth because her mother was still a teenager when Ward was born. Fox News, 31 Aug. 2022 See More
Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2022 That was why, about two years ago, Sarah briefly thought about putting her son up for adoption. Jose A. Del Real, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 Both dogs are walking again and doing so well that BTC has deemed them ready for adoption. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Amland said nearly 100 volunteers helped throughout the weekend to get the puppies ready for adoption. Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 City Dogs Cleveland will join them on campus, with rescue animals available for adoption. Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 Volunteers will continue working with the dogs to help socialize them and prepare them for adoption. The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2022 Adult cats up for adoption at the North Utah Valley Animal Shelter, Aug. 23, 2022. Kolbie Peterson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 She was put up for adoption after birth because her mother was still a teenager when Ward was born. Fox News, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English adopcioun, borrowed from Anglo-French adopciun, borrowed from Latin adoptiōn-, adoptiō, from ad- ad- + optiōn-, optiō "right to choose, choice, option entry 1"
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing adoption
Kids Definition
adoption
noun
adop·tion ə-ˈdäp-shən
: the act of adopting : the state of being adopted
adoption
noun
as in embracement
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- embracement
- acceptance
- espousal
- embrace
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- retirement
- departure
- resignation
- abdication
- exit
- leave
- leaving
- relinquishment
- departing
- surrender
- exiting
- quitting
- stepping down
- renouncement