Adopt and Turn down

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

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Turn down is an antonym for adopt.

Turn down verb - To show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to.

Usage example: I'm afraid that I will have to turn down your invitation

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Adopt is an antonym for turn down.

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