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Co-opts

Definition:

Co-opts is the third person singular form of the verb "co-opt," which means to appoint or elect a person into a group or organization, often without their consent or against their original intentions, with the purpose of gaining their support or participation.

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Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: To appoint or elect someone into a group or organization to gain their support.

Example: The political party co-opts influential individuals to secure votes.

Sense 2: To adopt or take over something, often ideas or practices, from another source for one's benefit.

Example: The fashion designer co-opts street style trends into their high-end collections.

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