Adopt and Own

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

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

Own verb - To keep, control, or experience as one's own.

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Adopt and own are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Adopt" instead a verb "Own".

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