adopter Definition
a person who legally takes another person's child and brings it up as their own.
Using adopter: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adopter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The couple became adopters after years of trying to conceive.
Example
She was grateful to her adopters for giving her a loving home.
Example
The agency carefully screens all potential adopters before placing a child with them.
adopter Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for adopter
- guardian
- foster parent
- adoptive parent
Phrases with adopter
Example
The baby was put up for adoption by its birth mother.
an adoption in which the biological parents have contact with the child and adoptive parents
Example
They decided on an open adoption so that the child could have a relationship with both sets of parents.
the adoption of a child from a foreign country
Example
They went through a long process to complete their international adoption.
Origins of adopter
from Old French 'adopter', from Latin 'adoptare', meaning 'choose for oneself'
Summary: adopter in Brief
An 'adopter' [əˈdɒptə] is a person who legally takes another person's child and brings it up as their own. It is often used in the context of adoption, such as 'The couple became adopters after years of trying to conceive.' Other phrases include 'put up for adoption,' 'open adoption,' and 'international adoption.'
