Apply and Adopt

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Apply

Apply verb - To have a relation or connection.
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Adopt and apply are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Adopt" instead a verb "Apply".
Nearby Words: application, applied, applicable, applying

Adopt

Adopt verb - To take for one's own use (something originated by another).
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Apply and adopt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Adopt".
Nearby Words: adoption, adopting, adoptive, adoptability, adopter

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idea apply idea adopt idea
name apply name adopt name
way apply way adopt way
technology apply technology adopt technology
Other words: strategy, tactics, philosophy, ways, methods, abilities.
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