adoption

/əˈdɑp.ʃən/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

The act of adopting.

2

The state of being adopted; the acceptance of a child of other parents as if they were one's own child.

3

An admission to an institution, for example a hospital, clinic, mental asylum.

4

The choosing and making that to be one's own which originally was not so; acceptance.

5

The act of accepting and putting into effect or practice (a method, proposal, technique, etc.)

6

The transfer from an old system to another (usually better) system.

7

An act of divine grace by which the redeemed in Christ are admitted to the privileges of the sons of God.

8

Ten consecutive wins against an opponent.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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