Adopt and Uphold

Adopt

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

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Uphold and adopt are semantically related in advocate topic. In some cases you can use "Uphold" instead a verb "Adopt".

Uphold verb - To continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections.

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Adopt and uphold are semantically related in advocate topic. Sometimes you can use "Adopt" instead a verb "Uphold".

Nearby Words: upholder, upholding

people	adopt people	uphold people
image	adopt image	uphold image
culture	adopt culture	uphold culture
name	adopt name	uphold name
Other words: way, identity, philosophy, version, values.

Bleach: Byakuya brought his family into disrepute by marrying a commoner then honouring her dying wish to adopt and protect her sister so he vowed before his parents grave to always uphold the law.

Source: To Be Lawful or Good

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