"adopt" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

is a type of: choose, pick out, select, take - pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

subtypes: adhere, stick - be a devoted follower or supporter

same as: espouse, follow

verb group: abide by, comply, follow - act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
is a type of: accept, have, take - receive willingly something given or offered

same as: borrow, take over, take up
is a type of: take office - assume an office, duty, or title

subtypes: resume - assume anew

same as: assume, take on, take over
is a type of: change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

subtypes: re-assume - take on again, as after a time lapse

same as: acquire, assume, take, take on
is a type of: take - take into one's possession

same as: take in
referred to in: authorship, composition, penning, writing - the act of creating written works

is a type of: compose, indite, pen, write - produce a literary work

same as: dramatise, dramatize
is a type of: accept - consider or hold as true

subtypes: fasten on, hook on, latch on, seize on, take up - adopt

same as: embrace, espouse, sweep up