adopt

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

  1. verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
  2. verb take up and practice as one's own
  3. verb take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

Etymology

From Middle French adopter, from Latin adoptō; ad + optō (“to choose, desire”), equivalent to ad- + opt.

In classic literature

Synonyms

follow, espouse

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