adoption

/əˈdɑp.ʃən/
noun 5

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1

(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

2

(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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