Adopt and Hew to

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

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Hew to and adopt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hew to" instead a verb "Adopt".

Hew to verb - To give steadfast support to.

Usage example: no longer was able to hew to the party line and so he switched political parties

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Adopt and hew to are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Adopt" instead a verb "Hew to".

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