adaptanother word for 'change' meaning to make suitable for a new purpose or conditionsCommunities must adapt their infrastructure to withstand the effects of rising sea levels.NoteCommunities must adapt their infrastructure to withstand the effects of rising sea levels.Elon.io is an online learning platformWe have an entire course teaching IELTS Vocabulary — Band 7+ grammar and vocabulary.Start learning IELTS Vocabulary — Band 7+ now