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01 Word definition

adopt

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is ADOPT a word?

Yes. ADOPT is a 5-letter verb. choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell ADOPT?

A-D-O-P-T

ADOPT contains 5 letters, begins with A, and ends with T.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

    “She followed the feminist movement”

2verb

  1. take up and practice as one's own

Synonyms
followespouseborrowtake overtake up
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score8points
Words With Friends9points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is ADOPT spelled?

A1D2O3P4T5
Starts withADOFirst 3 letters
Ends withOPTLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →5-letter words →Words starting with ADO →Words ending in OPT →Words made from ADOPT →Words with A →Words with D →Words with O →Words with P →

03 Word-game status

Can you play ADOPT?

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Base tile value: 8 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

More words to explore.

adapt8 ptsadept8 ptsadmit8 ptsadobe8 ptsadobo8 ptsadore6 ptsadorn6 ptsadown9 ptsadoze15 ptsadult6 ptsadust6 ptsadage7 pts

FAQ Quick answers

About ADOPT.

How do you spell ADOPT?

ADOPT is spelled A-D-O-P-T. It contains 5 letters.