ADOPT — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
adopt
Take into one's family.
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- They adopted two children from Nicaragua.
Take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect.
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- His voice took on a sad tone.
- The story took a new turn.
- He adopted an air of superiority.
- She assumed strange manners.
- The gods assume human or animal form in these fables.
Take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own.
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- She embraced Catholocism.
- They adopted the Jewish faith.
Put into dramatic form.
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- Adopt a book for a screenplay.
Take up and practice as one's own.
Choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans.
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- She followed the feminist movement.
- The candidate espouses Republican ideals.
Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities.
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- When will the new President assume office?
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