усыновить

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Pronunciation edit

Verb edit

усынови́ть (usynovítʹpf (imperfective усыновля́ть)

  1. to adopt, to affiliate (to take by choice into relationship as child)

Usage notes edit

  • The term is derived from сын (syn, son), so originally it meant to make someone one's son. It is also used as a generic term for adoption. To refer to female adoption specifically, use удочери́ть (udočerítʹ)

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