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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
Other 51Թ Forms
- adaptedness noun
- misadapt verb
- nonadapting adjective
- readapt verb (used with object)
- unadapted adjective
- well-adapted adjective
- ˌ岹ٲˈٲ noun
- ˈ岹ٲ adjective
- ˈ岹پ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of adapt1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Other invasive species are adapting behaviorally, physically and genetically to life in cities as well.
His work off the ball is very good, but will he adapt quickly to the potentially faster pace and more physical game of the Premier League?
Roz is the embodiment of the value of learning, and part of that is adapting, changing, growing.”
But having thrown herself into something new and learning how quickly she can adapt, Mary has also developed the skill to usher her friends into her world accordingly.
“You need to adapt to what you will find at the market,” Malivert said.
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