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Definition of Espouse
1. Verb. Choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans. "The candidate espouses Republican ideals"
Exact synonyms: Adopt, Follow
Generic synonyms: Choose, Pick Out, Select, Take
Related verbs: Abide By, Comply, Follow
Specialized synonyms: Adhere, Stick
Derivative terms: Adoption, Espousal, Following
Generic synonyms: Choose, Pick Out, Select, Take
Related verbs: Abide By, Comply, Follow
Specialized synonyms: Adhere, Stick
Derivative terms: Adoption, Espousal, Following
2. Verb. Take in marriage. "Sam and Sue espouse"
Exact synonyms: Conjoin, Get Hitched With, Get Married, Hook Up With, Marry, Wed
Generic synonyms: Unify, Unite
Specialized synonyms: Inmarry, Mismarry, Wive, Wive, Intermarry, Remarry
Related verbs: Marry, Splice, Tie, Wed
Derivative terms: Marriage, Married, Wedding
Generic synonyms: Unify, Unite
Specialized synonyms: Inmarry, Mismarry, Wive, Wive, Intermarry, Remarry
Related verbs: Marry, Splice, Tie, Wed
Derivative terms: Marriage, Married, Wedding
3. Verb. Take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own. ; "They adopted the Jewish faith"
Exact synonyms: Adopt, Embrace, Sweep Up
Specialized synonyms: Fasten On, Hook On, Latch On, Seize On, Take Up
Generic synonyms: Accept
Derivative terms: Adoption, Embrace
Specialized synonyms: Fasten On, Hook On, Latch On, Seize On, Take Up
Generic synonyms: Accept
Derivative terms: Adoption, Embrace
Definition of Espouse
1. v. t. To betroth; to promise in marriage; to give as spouse.
Definition of Espouse
1. Verb. (transitive) To become/get married to. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To accept, support, or take on as one’s own (an idea or a cause). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Espouse
1. to marry [v -POUSED, -POUSING, -POUSES] - See also: marry
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