ADAPT (2)

A‐dapt″, 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. For nature, always in the right, To your decays adapts my sight. Swift. Appeals adapted to his whole nature. Angus. Streets ill adapted for the residence of wealthy persons. Macaulay.