adopt

8 points English 5 letters Common Commonness #6,810 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

verb

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

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

/ʌdˈɑːpt/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

put into dramatic form

take up and practice as one's own

choose and follow

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

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