"adopt" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- Once again he adopted a slightly faraway voice, as if reporting to somebody else.
- For that last comment she adopted a rather dumb and admiring voice and expression.
- When the North ministry rose to power in 1770, Cornwallis adopted a less active voice in politics, and avoided seeking political appointments.
- The paper adopted a trenchant anti-colonial voice and became a mouthpiece of the freedom movement under Horniman.
- During late-night movies, he would adopt a phony voice, saying "This is your announcer speaking," and break right into the film action.
- Danson adopted a "posh voice" for the alter-ego of Rachel to impress her clients.
- Matthew adopted a calm and fatherly voice.
- Chastity's eyes were narrowed to reptilian slits, but she adopted a penitent voice.
- He even adopts a Presley-esque voice for the song.
- He adopted a stilted voice as though he were giving evidence.
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