Adopt
Adopt verb - To take for one's own use (something originated by another).
Usage example: shortly after moving to the U.S., the family dutifully adopted the American tradition of having turkey for Thanksgiving
Raise and adopt are semantically related. in take in topic. In some cases you can use "Raise" instead a verb "Adopt".
Raise
Raise verb - To move from a lower to a higher place or position.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Has Two Mommies: Before their relationship went to hell, Chad and Patrick had wanted to adopt and raise children.
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In an episode of the anime, they adopt and raise a human child who could easily fit inside the pouch.
Source: Kangaroo Pouch Ride -
In Abe & Kroenen, Abe suggests that they might one day adopt and raise a child.
Source: Has Two Mommies
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Raise and Adopt. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/adopt/raise
Adopt & Raise. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/adopt/raise>.
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