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Adopter

Definition:

A person or entity that takes in and legally becomes the parent or guardian of another individual.

Sense 1 (noun):

A person who legally takes on the responsibility of raising and caring for a child who is not biologically their own.

Example sentences:

1. After years of waiting, the couple finally found an adopter to give their baby a loving home.
2. The adopters were overjoyed when they received the adoption papers for their new child.

Sense 2 (noun):

An individual or organization that embraces and implements new ideas, technologies, or practices.

Example sentences:

1. The company's early success can be attributed to its innovative adopters who eagerly embraced their cutting-edge products.
2. In the tech industry, adopters of new programming languages often gain a competitive edge.

Sense 3 (noun):

A person or entity that takes in and provides a permanent or temporary home for a pet.

Example sentences:

1. The animal shelter has a long waiting list of potential adopters wanting to give abandoned pets a second chance.
2. The kind-hearted woman served as an adopter for numerous stray cats in her neighborhood.

Sense 4 (noun):

A curve or surface that embraces or enfolds another curve or surface.

Example sentences:

1. The artistic design of the sculpture featured a beautifully intricate adopter surrounding the central figure.
2. The architectural plans showcased a unique building with graceful curves and adopters melding into one another.

Sense 5 (verb):

To choose and take on an idea, method, or belief as one's own.

Example sentences:

1. Many individuals quickly adopter the philosophy of minimalism, decluttering their lives and embracing simplicity.
2. The scientific community cautiously adopted the newly proposed theory after extensive research and evidence.

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