Adopt
Crossword Clue and Answers
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We most recently saw this clue in The Sun Cryptic.
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Publications
- The Sun Cryptic - Thursday, 1 Jul 2021
- The New York Times Crossword - Saturday, 3 Apr 2021
- The Guardian Quick - Tuesday, 3 Nov 2020
Crossword Answers
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USE
Exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage; "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous"
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PASS
Accept or judge as acceptable; "The teacher passed the student although he was weak"
TAKE
Engage for service under a term of contract; "We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let's rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome?"
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PUTON
Increase (one's body weight); "She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising"
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RATIFY
Approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation; "All parties ratified the peace treaty"; "Have you signed your contract yet?"
FOSTER
United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
TAKEIN
Make (clothes) smaller; "Please take in this skirt--I've lost weight"
FOLLOW
Travel along a certain course; "follow the road"; "follow the trail"
TAKEON
Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; "When will the new President assume office?"
ASSUME
Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession; "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"; "he usurped my rights"; "She seized control of the throne after her husband died"
TAKEUP
Turn one's interest to; "He took up herpetology at the age of fifty"
BORROW
Get temporarily; "May I borrow your lawn mower?"
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ACQUIRE
Win something through one's efforts; "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance"
EMBRACE
A close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"
ESPOUSE
Take in marriage
SWEEPUP
Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action; "They were swept up by the events"; "don't drag me into this business"
8 letters
TAKEOVER
Free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
9 letters
DRAMATISE
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