Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To take on a role, idea, or entity, especially as your own or as part of your family.
Adopt
/əˈdɒpt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
'It is only an adopted child.
The hypothesis Chadwick proposed adopting should come as no surprise:
Because they have virtually adopted Bella, and will provide for her.
Etymology:
From late Middle English adopten, from Latin adoptare, combining ad meaning to with optare meaning choose or wish. Originally meant to take someone as ones child.'
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