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Adapted for something vs Adapted to something

Adapted for something—(of things) made suitable for a new use, situation, etc.

  • The book was adapted for television as a four-part series screened by the BBC.

Adapted to something—(of people) accustomed or suitable to something.

  • I am not adapted to this business. I was bred a farmer, and ought not to have left that occupation.