(of a place or position) To have occupied
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To have accepted or received, typically something awarded
(of a place or position) To have occupied
To have utilized or employed a tangible object
Past tense for to legally care for another's child
“There are dozens of couples who are desperate to adopt a child.”
Past tense for to choose to take up, follow, or use
“Most consulting engineers chose to adopt this method as it satisfied the needs of the brief.”
Past tense for to choose or select from a set of options
“The local party was due yesterday to make a decision on whether to adopt Smith as a candidate.”
Past tense for to endorse or approve of a decision or choice
“Australia is the first OECD donor country to adopt this new methodology.”
Very commonly encountered or observed
Fake, especially with an intent to deceive
Experienced indirectly, typically through the feelings or actions of another person
Treated or regarded with partiality
Of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own
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