Adapt vs. adjust

[milene]

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #63 "Synonyms for adapt", question 7

You will accept the idea only if you ......... your mind to it.

(a) fit
(b) adapt
(c) adjust
(d) change

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #63 "Synonyms for adapt", answer 7

You will accept the idea only if you adjust your mind to it.

Correct answer: (c) adjust

Your answer was: incorrect
You will accept the idea only if you adapt your mind to it.
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why adapt is not possible? i understand this sentence like you have to adapt to a new situation.

milene

[Snoopy_Blah_Blah]

I have the same question as the previous poster.
Why adapt is not a correct answer?

Please, expain:)

[Thunu]

Good morning Tearchers

Can you explain why we dont use "change" or "adapt" here for me?

Thank you very much

Thu
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[Torsten]

You can adapt to something and change something (without 'to it').
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[Wms]

Hi,
Sorry, but I didn't get it yet !!
Will you please explain to me what is the difference between: change, adapt and adjust.
Thanks in advance

[Torsten]

You can change something and adapt to something.
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[Alan]

Hi,

'Change your mind' suggests that you now have a different opinion from the one you had before. 'Adapt' suggests change in a practical/physical/mechanical way as in: They have adapted their kitchen so that it is now possible to put a dining table in it. 'Adjust' is change in order to improve something as in: If you want a better picture on your TV, you must adjust the position of your aerial and move it to another part of the roof.

Hope this helps.

Alan
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