adopts

1. choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plansExamples: "She followed the feminist movement"; "The candidate espouses Republican ideals"Synonyms: adopt, espouse, follow

2. take up and practice as one's ownSynonyms: adopt, borrow, take over, take up

3. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilitiesExamples: "When will the new President assume office?"Synonyms: adopt, assume, take on, take over

4. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspectExamples: "His voice took on a sad tone"; "The story took a new turn"; "he adopted an air of superiority"Synonyms: acquire, adopt, assume, take, take on

5. take into one's familyExamples: "They adopted two children from Nicaragua"Synonyms: adopt, take in

6. put into dramatic formExamples: "adopt a book for a screenplay"Synonyms: adopt, dramatise, dramatize