All 4 Uses of
adopt
in
A Great and Terrible Beauty
- He plants his feet stubbornly, adopting what he must think is an heroic pose.†
Chpt 10adopting = taking on as one's own
- She bats her lashes and adopts a sweet, shy demeanor.†
Chpt 15adopts = takes on as one's own
- "Yes," says Elizabeth, adopting a nasty tone.†
Chpt 23adopting = taking on as one's own
- Felicity adopts the same ridiculous face.†
Chpt 25 *adopts = takes on as one's own
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