adopt

As verbs the difference between adopt and select

is that adopt is to take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc while select is to choose one or more elements of a set, especially a set of options.

As an adjective select is

privileged, specially selected.

As a noun Select is

a button (of a joystick, joypad or similar device) that, when pressed, activates any of certain predefined functions that usually, but not always, involve selecting something out of a list of items.

In transitive terms the difference between adopt and promulgate

is that adopt is to select and take or approve while promulgate is to put into effect as a regulation.

As verbs the difference between adopt and promulgate

is that adopt is to take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc while promulgate is to make known or public.

As verbs the difference between cultivate and adopt

is that cultivate is to grow plants, notably crops while adopt is (with relationship specified) to take by choice into relationship, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.

In transitive terms the difference between achieve and adopt

is that achieve is to obtain, or gain (a desired result, objective etc.), as the result of exertion; to succeed in gaining; to win while adopt is to select and take or approve.

As verbs the difference between achieve and adopt

is that achieve is to succeed in something, now especially in academic performance while adopt is to take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.

As verbs the difference between comply and adopt

is that comply is to yield assent; to accord; agree, or acquiesce; to adapt one's self; to consent or conform while adopt is to take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.

In transitive terms the difference between adopt and propose

is that adopt is to select and take or approve while propose is to intend.

As verbs the difference between adopt and propose

is that adopt is to take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc while propose is to suggest a plan, course of action, etc.

As a noun propose is

an objective or aim.

As verbs the difference between adopt and attuned

is that adopt is (with relationship specified) to take by choice into relationship, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc while attuned is (attune).

As an adjective attuned is

(of a musical instrument) tuned to the correct pitch.

As verbs the difference between adopt and revise

is that adopt is to take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc while revise is to look at again, to reflect on.

As a noun revise is

a review or a revision.

In transitive terms the difference between incorporate and adopt

is that incorporate is to form into a legal company while adopt is to select and take or approve.

As an adjective incorporate

is corporate; incorporated; made one body, or united in one body; associated; mixed together; combined; embodied.

As verbs the difference between adopt and relinquished

is that adopt is (with relationship specified) to take by choice into relationship, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc while relinquished is (relinquish).