Adopt and Appoint

Adopt

Adopt verb - To take for one's own use (something originated by another).

Appoint and adopt are semantically related in choose topic. In some cases you can use "Appoint" instead a verb "Adopt".

Appoint

Appoint verb - To decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority.
Usage example: at the appointed hour we were in our places

Adopt and appoint are semantically related in nominate topic. Sometimes you can use "Adopt" instead a verb "Appoint".

Common collocations

man adopt man appoint man
people adopt people appoint people
position adopt position appoint position
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