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adopt vs foster vs opt
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| adoptverb/əˈdɑːpt/ | Meaning to start using a new idea, method or name; or to legally take a child into your family | Goes with adopt a policy | Example The company decided to adopt a new marketing strategy. |
| fosterverb/ˈfɑː.stər/ | Meaning to help a feeling, skill or idea develop over time; also to care for another person's child | Goes with foster creativity | Example Team sports foster a sense of cooperation among students. |
| optverb/ɑːpt/ | Meaning to choose one thing from two or more possible things | Goes with opt for | Example Many students opt for online courses because they are cheaper and more flexible. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The committee a resolution on climate change.