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adopt

/əˈdɑpt/ · 5 letters · 5 distinct letters

  1. verb

    choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

    She followed the feminist movement

  2. verb

    take up and practice as one's own

  3. verb

    take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

    When will the new President assume office?

  4. verb

    take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

    His voice took on a sad tone

  5. verb

    take into one's family

    They adopted two children from Nicaragua

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