adoption
[noun]
Synonyms:
- fostering, adopting, taking in
- choice, appropriation, assumption, embracing, endorsement, espousal, selection, taking up

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

a‧dop‧tion /əˈdɒpʃən $ əˈdɑːp-/ noun

1. [uncountable and countable] the act or process of adopting a child:
She decided to put the baby up for adoption.

2. [uncountable] the act of starting to use a particular plan, method, way of speaking etc

3. [uncountable] British English the choice of a particular person to represent a political party in an election

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

adoption
noun
I. of child
VERB + ADOPTION offer sb for, place sb for, put sb up for She has decided to put the child up for adoption.
be available for When will the child be available for adoption?
ADOPTION + VERB go through They were so happy when the adoption went through successfully.
ADOPTION + NOUN agency

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

adoption
II. taking/using sth
ADJ. general, widespread | formal The party announced the formal adoption of George Smith as their
VERB + ADOPTION recommend, urge The committee recommended the adoption of new safety procedure

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲