Definition

To take something up again or accept it once more after having previously rejected or stopped using it.

Example

After considering the changes, the committee decided to readopt the original policy.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how some people readopt pets after giving them up?

Yeah, I think it's really sweet when they do that.

It must be nice for the pets to have a second chance.

Definitely! They deserve to feel loved again.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Readopt → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "adopt" (from Latin "adoptare", meaning to choose for oneself). The word "readopt" means to choose or accept something again after having previously adopted it.

Memory Tip

Think of 'choosing again' — 're-' means again, and 'adopt' means to choose. This helps you remember that readopt means to choose something once more.

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