Synonym: assume, choose, reject. Similar words: adoption, opt, AND operation, option, optimistic, helicopter, head on, a load of. Meaning: [ə'dɒpt] 
v. 1. choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans 2. take up and practice as one's own 3. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities 4. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect 5. take into one's family 6. put into dramatic form 7. take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own.
v. 1. choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans 2. take up and practice as one's own 3. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities 4. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect 5. take into one's family 6. put into dramatic form 7. take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own. 
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31. He tends to adopt a condescending manner when talking to young women.
32. If I had known how he felt, I would never have let him adopt those children.
33. The union said it was unfair to ask workers to adopt a policy of wage restraint.
34. The party must adopt more inclusive strategies and a broader vision.
35. There are hundreds of people desperate to adopt a child.
36. The conference agreed to adopt a set of compromise proposals.
37. They adopt behaviour that is more socially acceptable among their peers.
38. This is not meant to delimit what approaches social researchers can adopt.
39. Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to adopt a different approach to it.
40. Protesters called on the government to adopt a declaration of sovereignty.
41. How can we get students to adopt a serious orientation to learning?
42. The courts were asked to adopt a more flexible approach to young offenders.
43. Britain is to adopt a more re-strictive policy on arms sales.
44. The only way to come out on top is to adopt a different approach.
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45. The couple wanted to adopt a black child they had been fostering.
46. Britain is free to adopt policies to bolster its economy.
47. We will have to adopt a more scientific approach in the future.
48. However we adopt healthcare reform, it isn't going to save major amounts of money.
49. They have no children of their own, but they're hoping to adopt.
50. The bill would force employers to adopt a quota system when recruiting workers.
51. The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures.
52. The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline.
53. I move that we adopt the agenda as it stands.
54. To achieve these ends, we must adopt the above mentioned measures.
55. Governments should adopt a more forceful approach to improve the environment.
56. Member states may not adopt legislation contrary to EU law.
57. The couple are unable to have children of their own, but hope to adopt.
58. The council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next meeting.
59. I'd like to adopt a multi-racial child. In fact, I'd love a whole bunch.
60. Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. Ralph Waldo Emerson 
More similar words: adoption, opt, AND operation, option, optimistic, helicopter, head on, a load of, ahead of, spread out, instead of, head office, adolescent, ambassador, ahead of time, incommunicado, ahead of schedule.