adapt

Definition of adapt

Verbs

make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
Synonyms:
accommodate
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adjust
make correspondent or conformable
gear, pitch
set the level or character of
popularise, popularize
make understandable to the general public
fit
insert or adjust several objects or people
anglicise, anglicize
make English in appearance
shoehorn
fit for a specific purpose even when not well suited
orient, tailor
adjust to a specific need or market
domesticate, tame
make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans
cultivate, domesticate, naturalise, naturalize, tame
adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment
Christianize
adapt in the name of Christianity
naturalise, naturalize
adopt to another place
electrify, wire
equip for use with electricity
transcribe
rewrite or arrange a piece of music for an instrument or medium other than that originally intended
Type of:
alter, change, vary
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
Synonyms:
adjust, conform
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readapt, readjust
adjust anew
readapt
adapt anew
assimilate
become similar to one's environment
acculturate
assimilate culturally
focalise, focalize, focus
become focussed or come into focus
acclimate, acclimatise, acclimatize
get used to a certain climate
match
be equal or harmonize
obey
be obedient to
abide by, comply, follow
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
take orders
receive and be expected to follow directions or commands
heed, listen, mind
pay close attention to; give heed to
square
cause to match, as of ideas or acts
Type of:
change
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

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