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Definition
to take on as one's own
The exact meaning of adopt depends upon its context. For example:
- "adopt a child" — to legally take on parental responsibilities for another person's child
- "adopt a plan" — to accept or begin to use something
- "adopt a pet" — to take in a pet — especially one from an animal shelter
- "Congress adopted the resolution." — had a formal vote and passed
- "adopted a confident attitude" — took on or displayed
- I'd like to ask him how he can be so sure that the plan adopted will be his own.4.8 — Part 4 Chapter 8 (55% in)
- Ellsworth's mother was a thin, restless woman who adopted and discarded five religions in nine years.2.9 — Part 2 Chapter 9 (7% in)
- I sit down and I tell myself: It was you who arranged to have Marie Gonzales' baby adopted into a nice family—now, be happy.2.13 — Part 2 Chapter 13 (45% in)
- Mary who adopts the homeless muskrat and...3.8 — Part 3 Chapter 8 (78% in)
There are no more uses of "adopt" in The Fountainhead.
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