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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 move through water by moving your body

to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning

To predict or have a strong inner feeling of a future misfortune or evil.

to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people

To describe or portray something precisely; to outline or define clearly.

to stick firmly to something or follow a belief or rule