No. 1,754 in Catalan
acollit
"Acollit" in English means "welcomed" or "sheltered."
In a sentence
El refugi acollit per famílies voluntàries ajuda molts necessitats.
The shelter hosted by volunteer families helps many in need.
In this context, 'acollit' refers to being hosted or received warmly by families.
El nen acollit a la nova escola ja té molts amics.
The child welcomed at the new school already has many friends.
Here, 'acollit' is used to describe someone being welcomed or integrated into a group or environment.
Aquest poeta acollit pels crítics és un dels favorits del públic.
This poet embraced by critics is a favorite among the public.
In this sentence, 'acollit' signifies being embraced or accepted within a community or group.
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