Adopt vs. Adapt

The sentence should be "He will easily adapt to it."

Adopt means "to begin to use or have (a different manner, method, etc.)."

• The school adopted a new method of teaching math.
• Their boss has recently adopted a friendlier manner. [=has started behaving in a friendlier way]
• Did he adopt your point of view?
• We adopted some of the local customs.

Adapt means "to change your behavior so that it is easier to live in a particular place or situation."

• He adapted to living in a colder climate after a few years.
• When children go to a different school, it usually takes them a while to adapt.
• These fish all adapt easily to colder water.
• She has adapted to college life quite easily.

I hope this helps.

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