adopt

Verb

Meaning

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 dictionary

Synonyms

take follow assume embrace take on use dramatize receive accept establish choose select pick acquire undertake
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Antonyms

herald lagan beware vend out give
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Hypernyms

have take change write accept choose

Hyponyms

stick resume adhere take-up seize on latch on

Phrases with the word

adopt legislation adopt laws adopt the duty adopt the function adopt the position adopt the role

Derivatives

adopted adopting

Examples

It 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

Close letter words and terms

adontia Adoo adoors adopt a combative position adopt a minefield adopt a warlike position