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adoption

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/əˈdɑpʃən/ · ad-op-tion

The act of legally taking another's child and bringing it up as one's own.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of legally taking another's child and bringing it up as one's own.

کسی دوسرے کے بچے کو قانونی طور پر گود لینا اور اسے اپنے بچے کی طرح پالنا۔

گود لینے کا عمل

god lene ka amal

Formal: گود لینے کی کارروائی

Synonyms

fosteringguardianshipacceptanceپرورشسرپرستیقبولیت

Antonyms

abandonmentneglectrejectionترک کرناغفلتمسترد کرنا

Common Collocations

  • adoption process
  • legal adoption
  • international adoption

Example Sentences

The adoption process can be lengthy and emotionally challenging.

گود لینے کا عمل طویل اور جذباتی طور پر چیلنجنگ ہو سکتا ہے۔

God lene ka amal taweel aur jazbati tor par challenging ho sakta hai.

They decided to pursue adoption after struggling with infertility.

انہوں نے نطفہ بننے میں مشکلات کے بعد گود لینے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Unhon ne nutfa banne mein mushkilat ke baad god lene ka faisla kiya.

The couple welcomed their new child after the adoption was finalized.

اس جوڑے نے گود لینے کے بعد اپنے نئے بچے کا خیرمقدم کیا۔

Is jore ne god lene ke baad apne naye bachay ka khair maqdam kiya.

Easily Confused With

adaptation:Adaptation ka matlab ek naye mahol mein khud ko dhalna hai, jabke adoption ka matlab bacha god lena hai.

Word Family

adopt
verbگود لینا
adoptive
adjectiveگود لئے گئے
adopter
nounگود لینے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Adoption involves selecting a child to be a part of your family.

Imagine a family welcoming a new child into their home.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "adoptio" — the act of adopting

First known use: 15th century

The term 'adoption' originates from the Latin word 'adoptio', which means 'to choose for oneself'. It has been used in English since the 15th century.