adopt

[uh-dopt] / əˈdɒpt /

VERB

choose or take something as one's own

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept approve embrace endorse follow maintain ratify select support take up use

STRONG

adapt affiliate affirm appropriate assent assume borrow espouse imitate mimic opt seize tap utilize

WEAK

go down the line go in for take on take over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny disagree disallow disapprove discard let go neglect oppose refuse reject release renounce shun

STRONG

give return

WEAK

disown leave alone repudiate repulse

VERB

legally care for another's child

Synonyms

STRONGEST

choose raise select

STRONG

foster naturalize pick

WEAK

take in

Antonyms

WEAK

disown leave alone reject repudiate repulse

Example Sentences

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If adopted by parliament, the ban would go into force in time for the start of the autumn term in August 2026, and would also apply to after-school care facilities.

From Barron's

Deron Wagner, founder and CEO of Morpheus Trading Group, has adopted a psychology-first methodology to the stock market that prioritizes mastering emotions — fear, greed, hope and regret — before learning technical analysis.

From MarketWatch

Yet some of her peers have adopted a get-rich-quick view of investing.

From MarketWatch

I hadn’t given much thought to pet food before adopting my first dog in May.

From The Wall Street Journal

Este must see the look on my face because she says: “It’s okay. It’s good. Ray wants to adopt you and Boo.”

From Literature

adopt

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