Adopt

Synonyms of adopt

• embrace
• assume
• take on

Antonyms of adopt

• abandon
• reject
• disown

Collocations of adopt

adopt a pet

Frequency: 80 %

They decided to adopt a pet from the local shelter.

adopt a child

Frequency: 75 %

The couple wanted to adopt a child from a foreign country.

adopt a policy

Frequency: 60 %

The government decided to adopt a new policy to address climate change.

adopt a strategy

Frequency: 50 %

The company needed to adopt a new marketing strategy to increase sales.

adopt a resolution

Frequency: 45 %

The committee voted to adopt a resolution to improve workplace safety.

Idiomatic Expressions for adopt

• Phrase: adopt a wait-and-see attitude
  Meaning: to delay making a decision or taking action until more information is available
  Usage: The government has chosen to adopt a wait-and-see attitude before implementing any new policies.