MeanOF

co-opt

- verb (v)

Meaning: to assimilate in order to take over or appropriate

Synonyms: absorb accept admit adopt bring in bring into line bring into the fold connaturalize convert draw in elect embrace encompass enfold homogenize homologize include incorporate make one’s own take in take over

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