adopt - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

take into one's family

Synonyms

• adopt
• take in

More generic

• take

Verb

take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

Synonyms

• acquire
• adopt
• assume
• take
• take on

More generic

• change

More specific

• re-assume

Verb

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

Synonyms

• adopt
• embrace
• espouse
• sweep up

More generic

• accept

More specific

• fasten on
• hook on
• latch on
• seize on
• take up

Verb

put into dramatic form

Synonyms

• adopt
• dramatise
• dramatize

More generic

• compose
• indite
• pen
• write

Verb

take up and practice as one's own

Synonyms

• adopt
• borrow
• take over
• take up

More generic

• accept
• have
• take

Verb

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

Synonyms

• adopt
• espouse
• follow

More generic

• choose
• pick out
• select
• take

More specific

• adhere
• stick

Related

• abide by
• comply
• follow

Verb

take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

Synonyms

• adopt
• assume
• take on
• take over

More generic

• take office

More specific

• resume

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