ADOPTION Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word adoption. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ADOPTION
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| acceptance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true • the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception • the state of being acceptable and accepted • (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract) • a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank • a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations • the act of taking something that is offered | ||||||||
| acceptation | nounn | |||||||
noun • acceptance as true or valid • the accepted meaning of a word • the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception | ||||||||
| borrowing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source • obtaining funds from a lender | ||||||||
| espousal | nounn | |||||||
noun • archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast • the act of becoming betrothed or engaged • the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception | ||||||||
