English · Word Candidate

adapt

/əˈdæpt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: adapts · adapting

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To fit by alteration; to modify or remodel for a different purpose; to adjust.

Verb

to adapt a story for the stage

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Adapted; fit; suited; suitable; apt.

Adjective

This prediction, though somewhat obscure, is wonderfully adapt.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “adapt” mean?

To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit.

Is “adapt” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.