Definition of Espousal

1. Noun. Archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast.

Exact synonyms: Bridal
Generic synonyms: Marriage, Marriage Ceremony, Wedding

2. Noun. The act of becoming betrothed or engaged.
Exact synonyms: Betrothal
Generic synonyms: Rite, Ritual
Derivative terms: Betroth

3. Noun. The act of accepting with approval; favorable reception. "The proposal found wide acceptance"
Exact synonyms: Acceptance, Acceptation, Adoption
Specialized synonyms: Bosom, Embrace
Generic synonyms: Approval, Approving, Blessing
Derivative terms: Accept, Acceptant, Accept, Accept, Accept, Adopt, Espouse

Definition of Espousal

1. n. The act of espousing or betrothing; especially, in the plural, betrothal; plighting of the troths; a contract of marriage; sometimes, the marriage ceremony.

Definition of Espousal

1. a marriage ceremony [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Espousal

espial
espials
espied
espiegle
espieglerie
espiegleries
espies
espionage
espionages
espionage agent
espionage network
esplanade
esplanade
esplanades
Espoo
espousal (current term)
espousals
espouse
espoused
espouser
espousers
espouses
espousing
espresso
espressos
espresso maker
espresso shop
esprit
esprits
esprit de corps

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