Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for adoption. Search instead for adoptian.
Definitions

adoption

[uh-dop-shuhn] / əˈdɒp ʃən /
NOUN
choosing or taking something as one's own
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance approval enactment endorsement maintenance ratification
STRONG
approbation appropriation assumption choice confirmation embracement embracing espousal following selection support
WEAK
taking on taking over taking up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapproval opposition refusal rejection
WEAK
pass repudiation
NOUN
legal taking of another's child
Synonyms
STRONG
fosterage fostering raising
WEAK
adopting naturalizing taking in
Antonyms
WEAK
pass rejection repudiation

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“We see Neo driving meaningful adoption for first-time Mac owners with a distinct customer base relative to the Air and Pro models,” Mohan wrote.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The bottoming in the software trade has come into view, they reckon, adding that all indications are that the first quarter saw rapid AI adoption across semis, software, infrastructure, and derivative areas across tech.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Dimon likened the AI transformation to electricity and the internet, but said the pace of adoption will be much faster.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

As AI adoption accelerates across industries, demand for computing power continues to climb.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The adults talked around her and above her, about adoption procedures and welfare applications.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.