Adopt
71Adopting — Adopt A*dopt , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Adopted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Adopting}.] [L. adoptare; ad + optare to choose, desire: cf. F. adopter. See {Option}.] 1. To take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.; esp. to take… …
72Wake up to oneself — adopt a more sensible and responsible attitude …
73settle down — adopt a more steady or secure style of life, especially in a permanent job and home. → settle …
74standardize on — adopt as one s standard. → standardize …
75adoptability — adopt·a·bil·i·ty …
76adoptable — adopt·a·ble …
77back seat, take a — Adopt a position which is not prominent …
78adoptable — adopt ► VERB 1) legally take (another s child) and bring it up as one s own. 2) choose to take up or follow (an option or course of action). 3) Brit. choose as a candidate for office. 4) assume (an attitude or position). 5) formally approve or… …
79adoptee — adopt ► VERB 1) legally take (another s child) and bring it up as one s own. 2) choose to take up or follow (an option or course of action). 3) Brit. choose as a candidate for office. 4) assume (an attitude or position). 5) formally approve or… …
80adopter — adopt ► VERB 1) legally take (another s child) and bring it up as one s own. 2) choose to take up or follow (an option or course of action). 3) Brit. choose as a candidate for office. 4) assume (an attitude or position). 5) formally approve or… …