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Adopt

/əˈdɑpt/
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(verb) To take (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.) by choice into a relationship.

If you can't have children, you could always adopt.
We have decided to adopt your idea.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The couple decided to ____ a child after years of trying to start a family.

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