Adopt and Throw out

Opposite meaning terms

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

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Throw out is an antonym for adopt.

Throw out verb - To get rid of as useless or unwanted.

Usage example: would you mind if I threw out that leftover pizza that's been in the fridge for two weeks?

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Adopt is an antonym for throw out.

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