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adapt

[uh-dapt]

verb (used with object)

  1. 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)

  1. to adjust oneself to different conditions, environment, etc..

    to adapt easily to all circumstances.

adapt

/ əˈæ /

verb

  1. (often foll by to) to adjust (someone or something, esp oneself) to different conditions, a new environment, etc

  2. (tr) to fit, change, or modify to suit a new or different purpose

    to adapt a play for use in schools

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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
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of adapt1

First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin “to fit, adjust,” perhaps via French adapter; ad-, apt
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of adapt1

C17: from Latin 岹, from ad- to + to fit, from aptus apt
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Synonym Study

See adjust.
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Other invasive species are adapting behaviorally, physically and genetically to life in cities as well.

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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?

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Roz is the embodiment of the value of learning, and part of that is adapting, changing, growing.”

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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.

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“You need to adapt to what you will find at the market,” Malivert said.

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