Adapt and Adjust

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Adapt

Adapt verb - To change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation.

Usage example: it always takes freshmen a little while to adapt themselves to high school

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Adjust is a synonym for adapt in fit topic. In some cases you can use "Adjust" instead a verb "Adapt", when it comes to topics like activity, action, change, adjustment. popular alternative

Nearby Words: adapted, adaptable, adaptation, adapter, adaptability

Adjust

Adjust verb - To change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation.

Usage example: adjust the amount of sugar in the recipe to your taste

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Adapt is a synonym for adjust in change topic. You can use "Adapt" instead a verb "Adjust", if it concerns topics such as fit, adjustment, modify, adapted. popular alternative

Nearby Words: adjustment, adjusted, adjustable, adjusting, adjustability

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character	adapt character	adjust character
life	adapt life	adjust life
style	adapt style	adjust style
plot	adapt plot	adjust plot
Other words: way, bit, strategy, story, tactics, plans, behavior, weapons, strategies.

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