adoption
/əˈdɑp.ʃən/
noun 5
Collocations
7(noun.) of child
VERB + ADOPTION
offer sb for, place sb for, put sb up for
When the couple couldn't have children, they decided to place their newborn nephew up for adoption.
be available for
The rescue dog will be available for adoption next month at the animal shelter.
ADOPTION + VERB
go through
The legal paperwork took six months, but their adoption finally went through last spring.
ADOPTION + NOUN
agency
(noun.) taking/using sth
ADJ
general, widespread
formal
The school made the formal adoption of new safety rules last month.
VERB + ADOPTION
recommend, urge
The doctor urged adoption of a healthier diet to help manage his blood pressure.
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