Adapt himself to new things?

[Dapty]

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #107 "Synonyms for fit and adapt", question 4

She admired his ability to ......... himself to new things.

(a) fit
(b) adapt
(c) suit
(d) agree

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #107 "Synonyms for fit and adapt", answer 4

She admired his ability to adapt himself to new things.

Correct answer: (b) adapt

Your answer was: correct
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Hi, what exactly adapt means in this sentence.

[MrPedantic]

Hello Dapty,

"To adapt himself" here means "to modify his own behaviour", in response to new circumstances.

Best wishes,

MrP