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espouse

[ ih-spouz, ih-spous ]
/ ɪˈspaʊz, ɪˈspaʊs /
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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.

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Words related to espouse

adopt, uphold, defend, advocate, maintain, embrace, approve, back, accept, champion, catch, betroth, unite, wed

Words nearby espouse

espn, espoo, esports, esposito, espousal, espouse, espressivo, espresso, esprit, esprit de corps, esprit de l'escalier

Origin of espouse

1425–75; late Middle English < Middle French espouser < Latin spōnsāre to betroth, espouse

OTHER WORDS FROM espouse

es·pous·er, nounun·es·poused, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for espoused

espouse
/ (ɪˈspaʊz) /

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 espouse

espouser, noun

Word Origin for espouse

C15: from Old French espouser, from Latin spōnsāre to affiance, espouse
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