1. adoption

noun. (əˈdɑːpʃən) The act of accepting with approval; favorable reception.
Synonyms
approving espousal bosom acceptation blessing acceptance approval embrace
Antonyms
disapproval bad luck unpermissiveness discouragement disapprobation
Etymology
adoption (English)
adoption (French)
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2. adoption

noun. (əˈdɑːpʃən) The appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source.
Synonyms
naturalization misappropriation appropriation crossover naturalisation borrowing
Antonyms
unfavorable unclasp show rejection misfortune
Etymology
adoption (English)
adoption (French)

3. adoption

noun. (əˈdɑːpʃən) A legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit).
Synonyms
legal proceeding proceeding proceedings
Antonyms
dislike exclude reject exclusion
Etymology
adoption (English)
adoption (French)
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