NYT Dictionary

ADOPTED

/əˈdɑptɪd/
AdjectiveVerba-DOPT-eda-dopt-ed · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Having been received into a relationship (especially a filial relationship) through adoption; adoptive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

adoptfollowespouseborrowassumeacquiretakedramatizedramatiseadoptive

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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