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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This collaboration keeps trade schools aware of job-growth trends so they can adapt the curriculum, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Test cricket is about problem solving – reading the conditions and adapting accordingly.

From BBC

Rightly criticised for failing to adapt to conditions earlier in the series, this was the perfect scenario for some Bazballing.

From BBC

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe himself made an early formation change to adapt to a fast start from United.

From Barron's

But he says he has learned how to adapt to two demanding life objectives.

From The Wall Street Journal