present participle of adopt; taking in and raising as one's own child; accepting or taking up
from Latin 'adoptare', from 'ad-' (to) + 'optare' (to choose)
The word 'adopt' literally means 'to choose toward' - which beautifully captures the intentional, loving act of choosing to make someone part of your family! It's also used for ideas, pets, and practices.
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