What is a synonym for adopt?

Synonyms for the verb adopt include:

  • Implement
  • Embrace
  • Follow
  • Deploy
  • Use

When the meaning is “become the parent of a child not born to you,” close synonyms include “bring up,” “raise,” and “take in.”

On a related note, if you’re not sure if adapt or adopt is the word you need, remember that you can’t “adopt to” something.

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What’s a synonym for aesthetically pleasing?

Some synonyms and near-synonyms for aesthetically pleasing are:

  • Beautiful
  • Attractive
  • Visually pleasing
  • Artistic

Some people use aesthetic as a synonym for aesthetically pleasing (e.g., “This coffee shop is so aesthetic”). While common in everyday speech, that use should be avoided in professional or academic writing.

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What’s an antonym for change?

“Change” is both a noun and a verb, so its antonyms vary based on which part of speech you need.

As a noun, some antonyms for “change” are:

  • Stability
  • Constancy
  • Consistency
  • Uniformity
  • Permanence
  • Sameness
  • Similarity

As a verb, some antonyms for “change” are:

  • Maintain
  • Preserve
  • Keep
  • Retain
  • Stagnate
  • Leave alone

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What’s a synonym for change over time?

Some synonyms for noun phrase “change over time” are:

  • Evolution
  • Development
  • Progress
  • Shift
  • Growth
  • Passage
  • Transformation

You can also choose a synonym for change and modify it with the prepositional phrase “over time.”

If you want to use “change over time” as a verb, use the verb forms of these synonyms (e.g., “evolve,” “develop,” “progress,” etc.).

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