adopt

verb

1. 1

   take into one's family

   They adopted two children from Nicaragua

2. 2

   take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

   His voice took on a sad tone

   The story took a new turn

3. 3

   take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

   She embraced Catholicism

   They adopted the Jewish faith

4. 4

   put into dramatic form

   adopt a book for a screenplay

5. 5

   take up and practice as one's own

6. 6

   choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

   She followed the feminist movement

   The candidate espouses Republican ideals

7. 7

   take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

   When will the new President assume office?