adopted >> /əˈdɒpt/
Definition: [verb] Legally take (another's child) and bring it up as one's own.
Example: there are many people eager to adopt a baby
Definition: [verb] Choose to take up, follow, or use.
Example: this approach has been adopted by many big banks
Definition: [verb] Take on or assume (an attitude or position)
Example: he adopted a patronizing tone
Definition: [verb] (of a local authority) accept responsibility for the maintenance of (a road).
Example: A Wiltshire County Council spokesman said plans were in hand for the council to adopt the road as a highway in a year's time.