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ADOPTED

/əˈdɒptɪd/

7 letters · 3 syllables · verb

A 1/1
D 2/2
O 1/1
P 3/4
T 1/1
E 1/1
D 2/2

Definition of ADOPTED

verb

To take by choice into relationship (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.)

verb

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."

verb

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

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is ADOPTED a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ADOPTED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

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 adopted Total
Scrabble 1213112 11
WWF 1214112 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ADOPTED

93 words from the letters in ADOPTED

6-letter words

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About ADOPTED

What does ADOPTED mean?
ADOPTED is a verb. To take by choice into relationship (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.)
Is ADOPTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ADOPTED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ADOPTED worth in Scrabble?
ADOPTED is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ADOPTED?
You can make 93 words from the letters in ADOPTED. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.