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v. t.) To take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.; esp. to take voluntarily
v. 1) to take on the relationship of parent to child of another person, particularly (but not necessarily) a minor, by official legal action. 2) to accept or make use of, such as to adopt another party's argument in a lawsuit.

Latest revision as of 22:13, 22 May 2024

v. 1) to take on the relationship of parent to child of another person, particularly (but not necessarily) a minor, by official legal action. 2) to accept or make use of, such as to adopt another party's argument in a lawsuit.