Example : She followed the feminist movement.
The candidate espouses Republican ideals.

Synonyms : espouse, follow

Synonyms : borrow, take over, take up

Example : When will the new President assume office?.

Synonyms : assume, take on, take over

Example : His voice took on a sad tone.
The story took a new turn.
He adopted an air of superiority.
She assumed strange manners.
The gods assume human or animal form in these fables.

Synonyms : acquire, assume, take, take on

Example : They adopted two children from Nicaragua.

Synonyms : take in

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Translation in other languages :हिन्दी తెలుగు ಕನ್ನಡ मराठी বাংলা தமிழ் മലയാളം

Example : Adopt a book for a screenplay.

Synonyms : dramatise, dramatize

Example : She embraced Catholicism.
They adopted the Jewish faith.

Synonyms : embrace, espouse, sweep up