adopt in Malay

Malay words for adopt

to take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen

angkat

English meaning of adopt

1. verb To take voluntarily (a child of other parents) to be in the place of, or as, one's own child.
2. verb To obtain (a pet) from a shelter or the wild.
3. verb To contribute towards the upkeep of (a child or animal), in exchange for occasional stories, pictures, etc.
4. verb To take by choice into the scope of one's responsibility.

Full definition of adopt

adopt in a sentence

• A friend of mine recently adopted a Chinese baby girl found on the streets of Beijing.
• We're going to adopt a Dalmatian.
• We adopted an elephant at the local zoo.

Synonyms of adopt

• espouse
• embrace

adopt in other languages

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Questions about adopt in Malay

What is the meaning of adopt in Malay?

Adopt in Malay is angkat.

Apakah maksud adopt dalam bahasa Melayu?

Adopt: angkat.

What does adopt mean in English?

Adopt means to take voluntarily (a child of other parents) to be in the place of, or as, one's own child.