Adopt

verb

/əˈdɒpt/

Word Frequency: 14.1

Definitions

1.verbTo take by choice into relationship (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.)

2.verbTo take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally.

"He adopted a new look in order to fit in with his new workmates."

3.verbTo select and take or approve.

"These resolutions were adopted."

4.verbTo win ten consecutive games against an opponent

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