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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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The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited said in March it is considering halving the market cap threshold for companies to adopt a dual-class share structure.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Last month, it announced a separate effort to spend $100 million to provide training and technical support for consulting firms that are helping enterprises adopt Claude.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Policymakers at both the federal and state levels should also adopt stronger worker rights laws, so employees can organize for higher pay.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The reforms, described as the most significant changes in 70 years, will see Northern Ireland adopt a version of laws in place in countries including Australia, the US and the Republic of Ireland.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“We could be famous, Fred. And when you’re famous? Everybody wants to adopt you!”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein