verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of adopt form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

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assumeespouseacceptaffiliateappropriateapprove

Example

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"Whenever he adopts a new business strategy, his employees fear for their jobs."

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