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adopt
verb(a-dopt)
put into dramatic form
Synonyms: dramatise, dramatize,
Examples:
Adopt a book for a screenplay.
adopt
verb(a-dopt)
take into one's family
Synonyms: take in,
Examples:
They adopted two children from Nicaragua.
adopt
verb(a-dopt)
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
Synonyms: espouse, follow,
adopt
verb(a-dopt)
take up and practice as one's own
Synonyms: borrow, take over, take up,
adopt
verb(a-dopt)
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
Synonyms: acquire, assume, take, take on,
Examples:
He adopted an air of superiority.
adopt
verb(a-dopt)
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
Synonyms: assume, take on, take over,
adopt
verb(a-dopt)
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own
Synonyms: embrace, espouse, sweep up,
Examples:
They adopted the Jewish faith.

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