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Definition of readopt

readopt

/ˌriːəˈdɑːpt/
re · a · dopt
Past Simple:readopted
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Past Participle:readopted
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Present Participle:readopting
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readopt Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To adopt again; to take up, embrace, or enact a previously abandoned policy, practice, or idea once more.

Example

"Following the review, the school board voted to readopt the traditional grading scale for the upcoming academic year."

2

To legally adopt a child or pet a second time (such as in a domestic court after an international adoption, or following a temporary termination of parental rights).

Example

"Many families choose to readopt their children in state court to obtain a domestic birth certificate."

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• Rhymes for readopt

• Nearby Words

readmission
readmit
readmittance
readopt
readout
readthrough
readvertise

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Readopt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/readopt
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