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adopt

verb

/əˈdɒpt/

Meaning

To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.

They decided to adopt a child from the orphanage.

adopt a policy

accept, embrace, foster, implement, take on

abandon, reject, refuse

adopt a child, adopt a policy, adopt a method, adopt a strategy

to keep safe from harm or danger

To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.

to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively

to express approval or admiration for someone or something

to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing

to change the order or position of something