adopt
Definition
- v. choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
- v. take up and practice as one's own
- v. take into one's family
Word forms
- Past participle
- adopted
- Past tense
- adopted
- Present participle
- adopting
- Third person singular
- adopts
Example sentences
vt.
The committee decided to adopt the new policy after much discussion.
vt.
To improve health, many doctors recommend adopting a balanced diet.