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

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But Goodell pointed out that the rule "is not a hiring mandate," and that it has been adopted in industries "far beyond football, far beyond the United States" to hire "bring in better talent."

From Barron's

But even if the legislation is adopted, questions remain over whether it could be enforced.

From Barron's

It urged the crypto industry to adopt new protective measures before quantum computers become powerful enough to exploit those vulnerabilities.

From MarketWatch

Congress re-enacted the same language after the 14th Amendment was adopted, suggesting an identical operation.

From The Wall Street Journal

A common theme in conversations around the conference was how quickly companies are rushing to adopt AI without putting proper security protocols in place.

From The Wall Street Journal

adopt

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