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单词 espousers
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espouse

verb

es·​pouse i-ˈspau̇z How to pronounce espouse (audio)
 also  -ˈspau̇s
espoused; espousing

transitive verb

1
: marry
2
: to take up and support as a cause : become attached to
espouser noun

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As you might guess, the words espouse and spouse are related, both deriving from the Latin verb spondēre, meaning "to promise" or "to betroth." In fact, the two were once completely interchangeable, with each serving as a noun meaning "a newly married person" or "a husband or wife" and also as a verb meaning "to marry." Their semantic separation began in the 18th century, when the noun espouse fell out of use. Nowadays, espouse is most often seen or heard as a verb used in the figuratively extended sense "to commit to and support as a cause." Spouse continued to be used in both noun and verb forms until the 20th century, when its verb use declined and it came to be used mainly as a noun meaning "husband or wife."

Synonyms

  • marry
  • match
  • wed
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Example Sentences

The new theory has been espoused by many leading physicists. Those espousing unpopular views were often excluded.
Recent Examples on the Web Even those who in interviews did not espouse conspiracy theories like the birth-certificate claim confided to Skocpol and Williamson an uneasiness about the new president that went beyond normal partisanship. New York Times, 19 July 2022 Sure, there are people in the Democratic Party who espouse views that many view as radical. Frida Ghitis, CNN, 19 May 2022 People on TikTok may have their own incentives to espouse the virtues of permanent life insurance, including sponsorships or their own sales of these products. Robert Farrington, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Piker went on to espouse a viewpoint that’s proven unpopular online: Depp and Heard have both perpetrated forms of wrongdoing against each other. Washington Post, 5 May 2022 As the only European nation with territories and a military presence in the region, France was Europe’s leading voice for a China strategy less muscular than what the United States and some Asian powers have come to espouse. BostonGlobe.com, 23 Sep. 2021 As the only European nation with territories and a military presence in the region, France was Europe’s leading voice for a China strategy less muscular than what the United States and some Asian powers have come to espouse. New York Times, 23 Sep. 2021 As a result of Christian missionary efforts on tribal lands, some tribes espouse a blend of Christian and traditional beliefs and might lean conservative, van Schilfgaarde said. Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 26 June 2022 Other institutions, like the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society, espouse less intense recommendations, but Esserman said most major breast centers adopt the radiologists’ suggestion. Angus Chen, STAT, 30 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French espuser, from Late Latin sponsare to betroth, from Latin sponsus betrothed — more at spouse

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

espousers

noun

plural of espouser
as in proponents
a person who actively supports or favors a cause became an espouser of environmental causes only after she decided to run for office

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • proponents
  • supporters
  • advocates
  • advocators
  • white knights
  • exponents
  • gospellers
  • promoters
  • high priests
  • true believers
  • protagonists
  • friends
  • paladins
  • apostles
  • tub-thumpers
  • boosters
  • gospelers
  • hierophants
  • champions
  • fellow travelers
  • expounders
  • heralds
  • backers
  • adherents
  • loyalists
  • disciples
  • partizans
  • interpreters
  • stalwarts
  • followers
  • partisans
  • cohorts
  • cheerleaders
  • encouragers
  • applauders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • opponents
  • enemies
  • adversaries
  • antagonists
  • foes
  • rivals
  • critics
  • belittlers
  • faultfinders
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