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[ ih-spouz, ih-spous ] / ɪˈspaʊz, ɪˈspaʊs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR espouse ON THESAURUS.COM
verb (used with object), es·poused, es·pous·ing.to make one's own; adopt or embrace, as a cause. to marry. to give (a woman) in marriage. Origin of espouse1425–75; late Middle English <Middle French espouser<Latin spōnsāre to betroth, espouse SYNONYMS FOR espouse1 support, champion, advocate. SEE SYNONYMS FOR espouse ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM espousees·pous·er, nounun·es·poused, adjectiveWords nearby espouseESPN, Espoo, esports, Esposito, espousal, espouse, espressivo, espresso, esprit, esprit de corps, esprit de l'escalier Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for espouseWhile these entities may find common cause in the act of sanctioning, they often espouse different goals. Why Aren’t Sanctions Stopping Putin?|Meghan L. O’Sullivan|May 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST Some espouse deaf culture as the better, more natural, way of life. This Is What It Is Like To Be Deaf From Birth|Quora Contributor|December 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST Meyerson is clearly perplexed by politicians who not only espouse principles but act according to them. The Rise of the Antiwar Libertarians|Nick Gillespie|September 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST The right loves to bash New York's Citi Bike system, but bike share embodies the privatized, self-reliant ideals they espouse. Why Conservatives Should Love Bike Share|Daniel Gross|June 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Instead I am going to write about the more interesting aspects of games: what sort of politics do they espouse? Nerdiness from Noah: Alpha Centauri|Noah Kristula-Green|March 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST He saw the Doge espouse the Adriatic by casting a gold ring into it on Ascension day with very great pomp and ceremony. Sylva, Vol. 1 (of 2)|John Evelyn These two acts alienated from his cause the only foreigners in the world who were willing to espouse it. The Felon's Track|Michael Doheny When I left college, I was sent out to Jamaica, to espouse a bride already courted for me. Jane Eyre|Charlotte Bronte Surely the King should espouse this lady and the Lutheran cause. The Fifth Queen|Ford Madox Ford Then will I espouse the lady, whether or not she give consent: for never did I see any one so fair, nor desire any as I do her. Four Arthurian Romances|Chretien DeTroyes
British Dictionary definitions for espouse
verb (tr)to adopt or give support to (a cause, ideal, etc)to espouse socialism archaic (esp of a man) to take as spouse; marry Derived forms of espouseespouser, nounWord Origin for espouseC15: from Old French espouser, from Latin spōnsāre to affiance, espouse Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to espouseadopt, uphold, defend, advocate, maintain, embrace, approve, back, accept, champion, catch, betroth, unite, wed, take on, take up, get into, go in for |