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adapt
[ uh-dapt ]
verb (used with object)
- to make suitable to requirements or conditions; adjust or modify fittingly:
They adapted themselves to the change quickly.
He adapted the novel for movies.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,
verb (used without object)
- to adjust oneself to different conditions, environment, etc.:
to adapt easily to all circumstances.
adapt
/ əˈæ /
verb
- often foll by to to adjust (someone or something, esp oneself) to different conditions, a new environment, etc
- tr to fit, change, or modify to suit a new or different purpose
to adapt a play for use in schools
Derived Forms
- ˌ岹ٲˈٲ, noun
- ˈ岹ٲ, adjective
- ˈ岹پ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·岹Ļ·Ա noun
- a·岹 verb
- ԴDza·岹iԲ adjective
- a·岹 verb (used with object)
- ܲa·岹Ļ adjective
- ɱ-·岹Ļ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of adapt1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"Emma has been the best full-back in the PWR and it gives us another chance to adapt and deal with the situation," he added.
The answer reflects how humans have invaded its space and how it has adapted to ours.
Fellow NFL Network draft analyst Charles Davis said pro teams aren’t worried about a player’s history of transferring as long as that player has “shown an ability to adapt and grow.”
Before that, it’s more moldable, making it easier for the child to rewire, adapt and learn.
“They have no other financial activities or resources which can enable them to adapt to climate change or to face natural disasters, and their access to social services and protection is very limited.”
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