ADOPT

(verb) take into one's family
"They adopted two children from Nicaragua"
synonyms : take in
(verb) take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
"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"
synonyms : acquire , assume , take , take on
(verb) take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own
"She embraced Catholicism", "They adopted the Jewish faith"
synonyms : embrace , espouse , sweep up
Impressed by its straightforward principles Richard Gere embraced Budhiasm. -added by priyavanjeri
(verb) put into dramatic form
"adopt a book for a screenplay"
synonyms : dramatise , dramatize
(verb) take up and practice as one's own
synonyms : borrow , take over , take up
(verb) choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
"She followed the feminist movement", "The candidate espouses Republican ideals"
synonyms : espouse , follow
(verb) take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
"When will the new President assume office?"
synonyms : assume , take on , take over

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