adopt
verb (used with object)
to choose or take as one's own; make one's own by selection or assent.
have adopted
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present perfectof adopt.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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That backdrop has led some younger adults to chase audacious bets in the market, while others have adopted a “carpe diem” lifestyle where their earnings help support travel and experiences instead of savings.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
New York City, Washington state and Minnesota have adopted rules in recent years guaranteeing drivers earn a minimum amount per mile.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
But supporters argue the system is delivering results and around two-thirds of NHS hospitals have adopted the platform.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Since Steam’s 1969 hit and “Hey Jude” both employ a common non-lexical vocable, it follows that sports fans in their home countries have adopted each for their own purposes.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
“Jessica also seems to have adopted some wisdom from Coach Kyrokowski about the whole matter.”
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
