Verb
To take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.; esp. to take voluntarily (a child of other parents) to be in the place of, or as, one's own child.
To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally; to select and take or approve; as, to adopt the view or policy of another; these resolutions were adopted.
Source: Webster's dictionaryIt is impossible for the mind to remain undisturbed by thoughts, but anyone serious about the matter can certainly permit them entry or drive them away, and although their origin does not lie entirely under our control we can choose to approve of them and to adopt them. John Cassian
Playing for complications is an extreme measure that a player should adopt only when he cannot find a clear and logical plan. Alexander Alekhine
Fashion is what you adopt when you don't know who you are. Quentin Crisp
You may adopt an indirect approach to reach your goal. Kashmir Proverb
Have the courage not to adopt another's courage. American Proverb
When you're in a strange city, adopt its manners. Jewish Proverb