Adapt

usgb/əˈdæpt/
verb

To change or adjust something to suit a new situation or purpose.

She quickly adapted to the new work environment.
Visual representation of "adapt" - to change or adjust something to suit a new situation or purpose

Often appears as...

  • adapt to
  • adapt for
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New Situations

Use 'adapt' to express flexibility and ability to thrive in changed circumstances.

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Moving to Canada, he adapted to the cold weather.
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Personal Growth

Implies personal development or improvement when adapting to new roles or tasks.

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She adapted her cooking skills to start a catering business.
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Context Matters

'Adapt' usually follows 'to' when a person changes their behavior for a situation.

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He adapted quickly to dorm life.
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