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#1 adopt v. [follow, espouse] choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans; "She followed the feminist movement"; "The candidate espouses Republican ideals". wn
#2 adopt v. [borrow, take over, take up] take up and practice as one's own. wn
#3 adopt v. [assume, take on, take over] take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; "When will the new President assume office?". wn
#4 adopt v. [assume, acquire, take on, take] take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect; "His voice took on a sad tone"; "The story took a new turn"; "he adopted an air of superiority"; "She assumed strange manners"; "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables". wn
#5 adopt v. [take in] take into one's family; "They adopted two children from Nicaragua". wn
#2 adopt v. [borrow, take over, take up] take up and practice as one's own. wn
#3 adopt v. [assume, take on, take over] take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; "When will the new President assume office?". wn
#4 adopt v. [assume, acquire, take on, take] take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect; "His voice took on a sad tone"; "The story took a new turn"; "he adopted an air of superiority"; "She assumed strange manners"; "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables". wn
#5 adopt v. [take in] take into one's family; "They adopted two children from Nicaragua". wn
