Synonyms of adopts

adopts

verb

present tense third-person singular of adopt

as in borrows

to take for one's own use (something originated by another)

shortly after moving to the U.S., the family dutifully adopted the American tradition of having turkey for Thanksgiving

Synonyms & Similar Words

• borrows
• embraces
• espouses
• follows
• assimilates
• cultivates
• utilizes
• incorporates
• uses
• takes on
• takes up
• imitates
• usurps
• picks up on
• appropriates
• absorbs
• copies
• cherishes
• assumes
• fosters
• raises
• naturalizes
• simulates
• honors
• pretends
• takes over
• affects
• domesticates
• arrogates
• quotes
• nurtures
• heeds
• treasures
• prizes
• brings up
• puts on
• rears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abandons
• relinquishes
• forsakes
• surrenders
• rejects
• gives up
• disowns
• renounces
• abjures
• repudiates
• spurns
• discards
• abnegates
• throws out
• throws away
• jettisons
• junks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adopts

Conclusion The future of manufacturing will not be defined by who adopts the most AI but by who adopts it with purpose. — Nishkam Batta, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

The city adopts a cautious approach to seizing dogs from homeless people. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The Indiana Natural Resources Commission adopts rules for the state's hunting and trapping seasons, including the start and stop dates. — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026

On closer-range shots, Brughmans often adopts a wide base with his chest slightly forward and his arms relatively low. — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

The change could add $1 or so to the price of oil if Iran adopts a fee structure similar to what Turkey charges for the Turkish Straits, Kaneva said. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

Developers have massive influence over which technology a company adopts. — CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Danny Boyle adopts a similar strategy with this snazzy screen adaptation, shot through with kinetic energy, convulsive editing and a liberal sprinkling of post-punk, electro-pop and indie rock that thumbs its nose at period accuracy. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Georgia adopts federal fuel waiver in hopes of easing cost pressure. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026