GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 2 definitions

1.       
   Adapt (), a. Fitted; suited. [Obs.]  Swift.
   
   [1913 Webster]
   
   
         
       

2.       
   Adapt, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Adapted; p. pr. & vb. n. Adapting.] [L. adaptare; ad + aptare to fit; cf. F. adapter. See Apt, Adept.] To make suitable; to fit, or suit; to adjust; to alter so as to fit for a new use; -- sometimes followed by to or for.
   
   [1913 Webster]
   
   For nature, always in the right,
   
   To your decays adapts my sight. Swift.
   
   [1913 Webster]
   
   Appeals adapted to his [man's] whole nature. Angus.
   
   [1913 Webster]
   
   Streets ill adapted for the residence of wealthy persons. Macaulay.
   
   [1913 Webster]