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adapt vs adopt

The phrases 'adapt' and 'adopt' are not interchangeable as they have different meanings. 'Adapt' means to make something suitable for a new use or purpose, while 'adopt' means to take up or start to use or follow a particular practice, method, or belief.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 723 views

adapt

This is a correct and commonly used word in English.

The word 'adapt' is used when something is changed or modified to fit a new situation or environment.

Examples:

She had to adapt to the new working conditions.
The animals have adapted to their surroundings over time.

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The JPA must adapt its working methods to the new order.
I had endeavoured to adapt Dora to myself and found it impracticable.
Renewal and creativity can adapt European society to growing globalization.
The ten ISPA beneficiary countries should pursue their efforts to adapt their national administrative structures to Community requirements.
The system was designed to function autonomously, to continually adapt and upgrade itself through past experiences.
The devil said he could adapt.
The human response is to accept and adapt.
They have the ability to analyze and adapt.
The Community must adapt its structures to match the new international situation.
The Commission may adapt the draft acts.
The Council should also accordingly adapt the allocations of other Member States by reducing them in proportion.
They can't adapt their weapons that quickly.
Portugal has had a transitional period in which to adapt national legislation.
As regards security rules, it may be necessary to adapt requirements for business aviation.
The primacy of Community law does not affect the obligation to adapt national legislation.
However Member States must replace or adapt their existing levels and classes to the classification systems in harmonised standards.
We must adapt our plan to these new circumstances.
CtrlShiftJ: this command modifies the zoom level to adapt the image display to the window.
A procedure should be introduced to allow the Commission to adapt the requirements of this Directive to technical progress.
Furthermore, when market conditions worsened, the agencies failed to adapt the ratings promptly.

Alternatives:

adjust
modify
change
alter
revise

adopt

This is a correct and commonly used word in English.

The word 'adopt' is used when someone takes up or starts to use a particular practice, method, or belief.

Examples:

The company decided to adopt a new policy.
She adopted a healthier lifestyle.

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Further, companies should adopt sustainable practices and publish sustainability reports.
He also helped persuade the British Admiralty to adopt screw propulsion.
She cannot recommend that Parliament adopt it without amendment.
The Council can simply adopt our amendments.
Rules Committee and adopt the measure...
Some merchants were also quick to adopt screw propulsion.
Dhana and Kana-Dhana tickets adopt modern anti-counterfeiting systems.
When practical, adopt common conventions to minimize user confusion.
Switzerland should adopt and implement all global standards.
Same reason people adopt three-legged dogs.
Coastal states can already adopt conservation measures applicable to their nationals.
Many authoritarian governments adopt restrictive Internet and electronic communication policies.
Member States may adopt or maintain additional pre-contractual information requirements.
Type B committees cannot adopt any measure without the Council's agreement.
Please adopt a more fundamental policy on this issue.
Develop and adopt a comprehensive energy strategy.
Member States may adopt additional rules on contracts.
Europe needs to adopt a credible stance against dictatorships.
Member States may also adopt all appropriate transitional measures.
We must adopt specific measures to support employment and effective monitoring.

Alternatives:

embrace
take on
implement
incorporate
follow

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