adopt a name

Frequency: 4.83.6 per million words

to start to use a new name

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Examples (10)

  • Upon marriage, she chose to adopt her husband's name.
  • The band decided to adopt a new name for their international tour.
  • After much thought, the author chose to adopt a pen name to separate her personal and professional life.
  • Many immigrants adopt a new name when they settle in a different country.
  • The new company will adopt a name that reflects its innovative vision.
  • He decided to adopt his mother's maiden name after his parents' divorce.
  • To protect her identity, the witness was advised to adopt a false name.
  • The protest group planned to adopt a symbolic name for their movement.
  • In the theatre, actors often adopt a stage name for better recognition.
  • The organization will adopt a more inclusive name to represent its diverse members.