adopted
a-dopt-ed
verb
Formally chosen or taken on, such as a policy or name.
"The new policy was adopted quickly."
adjective
Legally taken into a family to be raised as one's own.
"Their adopted child brings them joy."
verb
Chosen a place or country to reside and make home.
"She adopted Britain as her home."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: adoptive
Antonyms: native