Answer:

adopts

AnswerCrossword Clue
ADOPTSTakes up or takes in
ADOPTSTakes in
ADOPTSBegins to follow, as a philosophy
ADOPTSEmbraces
ADOPTSAccepts, as a resolution
ADOPTSEmbraces, as a philosophy
ADOPTSTakes home from the pound
ADOPTSGets pets, maybe
ADOPTSMakes one's own
ADOPTSTakes as one's own
ADOPTSEspouses
ADOPTSVotes to accept
ADOPTSTakes on
ADOPTSRescues from the pound
ADOPTSChooses for oneself
ADOPTSVotes to approve
ADOPTSPasses, as a bill
ADOPTSTakes in or takes on
ADOPTSRatifies
ADOPTSAccepts.
ADOPTSTakes by choice.
ADOPTSAccepts, as a report.
ADOPTSSelects and takes.
ADOPTSTakes under one's wing.
ADOPTSTakes as one's own.
ADOPTSEmbraces as one's own.
ADOPTSVotes to accept.
ADOPTSEspouses.
ADOPTSEmbraces.
ADOPTSTakes over.
ADOPTSTakes up.
ADOPTSAccepts formally
ADOPTSDecides to use
ADOPTSBecomes a parent not by childbirth
ADOPTSGoes abroad for a baby, perhaps
ADOPTSRescues from the pound, say
ADOPTSAccepts formally, as a resolution
ADOPTSTakes in opening band
ADOPTSTakes into one's family
ADOPTSEmbraces as one's own