adapted
intermediateB1/əˈdæptɪd/ · ad-ap-ted
To modify something to suit a new purpose or condition.
Meanings
To modify something to suit a new purpose or condition.
کسی چیز کو نئے مقصد یا حالت کے مطابق ڈھالنا۔
مناسب بنانا
munasib banana
Common Collocations
- adapted for television
- adapted version
- adapted from
Example Sentences
The book was adapted into a successful movie.
کتاب کو ایک کامیاب فلم میں مناسب بنایا گیا۔
Kitaab ko aik کامیاب film mein munasib banaya gaya.
She adapted her teaching style to meet the needs of her students.
اس نے اپنے تدریسی طرز کو اپنے طلباء کی ضروریات کے مطابق ڈھالا۔
Us ne apne tadreesi tarz ko apne talaba ki zarurat ke mutabiq dhalha.
The software was adapted for use in different languages.
سافٹ ویئر کو مختلف زبانوں میں استعمال کے لیے مناسب بنایا گیا۔
Software ko mukhtalif zabanon mein istemal ke liye munasib banaya gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of adapting your clothes to fit the weather.
Visualize a chameleon changing colors to blend into its environment.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
جو خود کو ڈھال لیں، وہی تو جیتتے ہیں، ہر رنگ میں رنگ جائیں، وہی تو جیتتے ہیں۔
Jo khud ko dhal lein, wahi to jeette hain, Har rang mein rang jaayen, wahi to jeette hain.
Those who adapt themselves truly win, Those who blend into every color truly win.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو ڈھلتا ہے، وہ بچتا ہے۔
Jo dhalta hai, woh bachta hai.
Those who adapt survive.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "adaptare" — to adjust or fit
First known use: 15th century
The word has evolved from Latin through Old French into Middle English, reflecting a long-standing engagement with the idea of modification for suitability.