ADOPTED
/əˈdɒptɪd/
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of ADOPTED
To take by choice into relationship (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.)
To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally.
"He adopted a new look in order to fit in with his new workmates."
To select and take or approve.
"These resolutions were adopted."
Examples of ADOPTED in a Sentence
- "He adopted a new look in order to fit in with his new workmates."
- "These resolutions were adopted."
Word Details
Is ADOPTED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ADOPTED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ADOPTED earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for ADOPTED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | d | o | p | t | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ADOPTED
93 words from the letters in ADOPTED
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How to Use ADOPTED in Word Games
ADOPTED is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since ADOPTED uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ADOPTED to find 93 additional valid words.