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Definitions

adapt

[uh-dapt] / əˈdæpt /
VERB
adjust to a different situation or condition
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acclimate accommodate accustom alter comply conform fit modify prepare readjust revise shape suit tailor
STRONG
change familiarize fashion habituate harmonize make match qualify reconcile remodel square
WEAK
come around get act together get used to grow used to play the game roll with punches shape up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
neglect refuse reject
STRONG
disagree
WEAK
disarrange dislocate disorder disturb unfit

Example Sentences

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Is Gyokeres struggling to adapt or being misused?

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The body doesn’t adapt overnight, and when volume ramps up too quickly, pain tends to show up in the lower back, shoulder, elbow or wrist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Such treatments could adapt to each patient's unique biology, improving effectiveness while reducing side effects.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

The rise of AI is raising questions about whether to adapt or eliminate it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Adapt faster, adapt better, adapt to things that no man should have to.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

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