5 letter words ending in OPT

Adopt 1. Parts of Speech:

Verb

2. Definitions:

• To legally take another persons child into ones own family and raise it as ones own child.
• To choose or take on as ones own.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK):

• US: əˈdɑpt
• UK: əˈdɒpt

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "adopt" comes from the Old French word "adopter," which means "to choose, take, or receive as ones own." The word was first used in English in the 15th century. The primary usage of "adopt" is related to legally taking another persons child into ones own family and raising it as ones own child. However, the word can also be used more broadly to refer to taking on or choosing something as ones own.

5. Synonyms:

• Embrace
• Take on
• Assume
• Accept
• Choose

6. Related Words:

• Adept
• Adore
• Adult
• Added
• Adieu

7. Example Sentences:

• They decided to adopt a child from an orphanage.
• The company has decided to adopt a new marketing strategy.
• She adopted a new hairstyle for the wedding.
• He decided to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
• The committee voted to adopt the new proposal.

Heres the result: coopt

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to elect or appoint into a group or organization

Pronunciation (US): /kuhpt/

Pronunciation (UK): /kəʊpt/

Origin and Usage: The word "coopt" comes from the Latin word "cooptare", which means "to choose". It was first used in English in the 17th century to describe the process of electing or appointing members to a group or organization. The word is commonly used in politics and business to describe the process of adding new members to a board or committee.

Synonyms: appoint, elect, select, choose, enlist

Related Words: adopt, coals, coats, coots, optic

Example Sentences:

• The board decided to coopt three new members to help with the project.
• The committee coopted a new member to help with the fundraising efforts.
• The company coopted several experts to advise on the new product launch.

Parts of Speech

dropt is a verb.

Definitions

dropt is the past tense and past participle of "drop", meaning to let something fall or to fall unintentionally.

Pronunciations

US: /drɑpt/

UK: /drɒpt/

Origin and Usage

"Dropt" is an archaic form of the past tense and past participle of "drop". It was commonly used in the past but is now considered outdated. The modern spelling of the past tense and past participle is "dropped".

Synonyms

Some synonyms of "dropt" include "fell", "descended", "slipped", and "tumbled".

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words include "drape", "drift", "drill", "drink", and "drive".

Example Sentences

• She dropt the vase and it shattered on the floor.
• The temperature dropt sharply overnight.
• He dropt his keys somewhere in the park.