All 4 Uses of "adopt" in "A Great and Terrible Beauty"

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All 4 Uses

adopt
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A Great and Terrible Beauty
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He plants his feet stubbornly, adopting what he must think is an heroic pose.†
Chpt 10

adopting = taking on as one's own
She bats her lashes and adopts a sweet, shy demeanor.†
Chpt 15

adopts = takes on as one's own
"Yes," says Elizabeth, adopting a nasty tone.†
Chpt 23

adopting = taking on as one's own
Felicity adopts the same ridiculous face.†
Chpt 25 *

adopts = takes on as one's own

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(1) (adopt)
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
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)