espoused
[ ih-spouzd, -spousd ]
/ ɪˈspaʊzd, -ˈspaʊsd /
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adjective
embraced or adopted, as an idea, principle, or cause:There was an immediate negative reaction to his clearly espoused beliefs on the subject.
Archaic. married:Once while I was in medical school, my recently espoused wife was persuaded to come and see me do a post-mortem.
Archaic. engaged or betrothed:Espoused couples desiring to be married by the Ministerial Staff are required to complete the six-week preparation course.
verb
the simple past tense and past participle of espouse.
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